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11 When the man who laughs at the truth is punished, the fool becomes wise. When a wise man is taught, he gets much learning.

12 The One Who is right and good thinks about the house of the sinful, and the sinful are thrown down to be destroyed.

13 He who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be answered.

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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