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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.

The [consistently] righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.(A)

Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], 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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