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10 The soul of the wicked man is intent on evil;
    his neighbor beholds no pity in his countenance.
11 When the scoffer[a] is punished, the simple become wiser;
    when the wise man is instructed, he increases in knowledge.
12 The Righteous One watches the house of the evildoer
    and brings the evildoer to destruction.

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  1. Proverbs 21:11 Scoffer: see note on Prov 1:22; see also Prov 14:3; 19:29. Simple: see note on Prov 1:4.

10 The wicked crave evil;
    their neighbors get no mercy from them.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)

12 The Righteous One[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person