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

12 The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,
    but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

13 Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor,
    he also will cry himself, but will 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