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5-6 Flattery is a trap; evil men are caught in it, but good men stay away and sing for joy.

The good man knows the poor man’s rights; the godless don’t care.

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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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