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A person who flatters his neighbor
    spreads a net for his own steps.

In an evil person’s crime is a trap,
    but the righteous sing and rejoice.

The righteous understands the cause of the poor,
    but the wicked is unconcerned.

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Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(A)

Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(B)
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

The righteous care about justice for the poor,(C)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

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