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10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
    their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(A)
11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wiser;
    when the wise are instructed, they increase in knowledge.(B)
12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked;
    he casts the wicked down to ruin.(C)

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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

10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

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