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¶ The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand wisdom.

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

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, 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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