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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.

12 The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.

13 Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not 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