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10 
When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 
By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12 
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.

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10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;(A)
    when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.(B)

11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(C)
    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(D)

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(E)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(F)

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