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

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

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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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