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In the transgression of the evil there is a snare,
    but the righteous sing and rejoice.
The righteous know the rights of the poor;
    the wicked have no such understanding.
Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise 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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