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11 When a proud person receives punishment,
    silly people become wise.
When you teach a wise person,
    he learns more knowledge.
12 The Righteous One knows what happens in the homes of wicked people.[a]
    He punishes them as they deserve.
13 If you refuse to listen when poor people ask for help,
    you too will receive no help when you need it.

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  1. 21:12 ‘The Righteous One’ means God, who is always fair and right.

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