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Evil people listen to lies.
    Lying people listen to evil.

Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker.
    Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.

Grandchildren are like a crown to older people.
    And children are proud of their parents.

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A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
    a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

Whoever mocks the poor(A) shows contempt for their Maker;(B)
    whoever gloats over disaster(C) will not go unpunished.(D)

Children’s children(E) are a crown to the aged,
    and parents are the pride of their children.

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