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10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;
    and when the wicked perish, there is joy.
11 By the blessing of the upright, a city is raised up;
    but the words of the wicked tear it down.

12 He who belittles another lacks good sense,
    whereas a person of discernment stays silent.

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10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;(A)
    when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.(B)

11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(C)
    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(D)

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(E)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(F)

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