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Violence and Ruin of the Wicked

The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
because they refuse to act justly.
The way of the guilty is crooked,
but the conduct of the pure is upright.
It is better to live on a corner of a roof
than in a house shared
with a quarrelsome wife.

10 A wicked soul craves evil—
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 When a mocker is punished, the naïve become wise.
When a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

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The violence of the wicked will drag them away,(A)
    for they refuse to do what is right.

The way of the guilty is devious,(B)
    but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

Better to live on a corner of the roof
    than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(C)

10 The wicked crave evil;
    their neighbors get no mercy from them.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(D)

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