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Proverbs 21:11-13
Contemporary English Version

11 An ignorant fool learns
    by seeing others punished;
a sensible person learns
    by being instructed.

12 God is always fair!
He knows what the wicked do
    and will punish them.
13 If you won't help the poor,
don't expect to be heard
    when you cry out for help.

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Proverbs 21:11-13
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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)

13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
    will also cry out(C) and not be answered.(D)

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person
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