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He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
    even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
    he will fall into his own trap;
    but the blameless will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes;
    but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
    even their prayers are detestable.(A)

10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path
    will fall into their own trap,(B)
    but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.

11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

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