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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.
Mockers stir up a city and inflame passions,
    but the wise know how to put out the fire and ease tensions.

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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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