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11 With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise,
    and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.
12 The righteous observes the house of the wicked;
    he throws the wicked to ruin.
13 He who closes his ear from the cry of the poor,
    he also will cry out and not be heard.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person