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11 When the scoffer[a] is punished, the simple become wiser;
    when the wise man is instructed, he increases in knowledge.
12 The Righteous One watches the house of the evildoer
    and brings the evildoer to destruction.
13 One who shuts his ears to the cries of the poor
    will himself also cry out and not be heard.

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  1. Proverbs 21:11 Scoffer: see note on Prov 1:22; see also Prov 14:3; 19:29. Simple: see note on Prov 1:4.

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