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The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare:
but wise men turn away wrath.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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The righteous care about justice for the poor,(A)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.(B)

If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

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