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10 An evil man loves to harm others; being a good neighbor is out of his line.

11 The wise man learns by listening; the simpleton can learn only by seeing scorners punished.

12 God, the Righteous One, knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked and will bring the wicked to judgment.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person