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The one who flatters his friend
    is laying a trap that will catch his friend’s feet.
An evil person is sure to be trapped by his sin,
    but a man who lives right is free to sing and be glad.
The just get involved with the poor and know their issues,
    but the wicked cannot comprehend such concerns.

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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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