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10 The soul of the sinful has a desire for what is bad. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

11 When the man who laughs at the truth is punished, the fool becomes wise. When a wise man is taught, he gets much learning.

12 The One Who is right and good thinks about the house of the sinful, and the sinful are thrown down to be destroyed.

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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.(A)

12 The Righteous One[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person