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A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor.
    A wicked person does not understand this.
Mockers create an uproar in a city,
    but wise people turn away anger.

When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool,
    he may rant and rave,
        but there is no peace and quiet.

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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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