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10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil:
His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
And [a]when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 [b]The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked,
How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:11 Or, when one considereth the wise
  2. Proverbs 21:12 Or, One that is righteous . . . he overthroweth the wicked etc.