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10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
    and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
    but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains 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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