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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,
    but the righteous sing and rejoice.

The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
    but the wicked regards not to know it.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare,
    but wise men turn away wrath.

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Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(A)
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

The righteous care about justice for the poor,(B)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.(C)

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