Proverbs 21:11-13

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¹¹ When you punish a proud person who laughs at what is right, even fools will learn something.^[a] But a little instruction is enough for the wise to learn what they should.

¹² God is good. He knows what the wicked are doing, and he will punish them.

¹³ Those who refuse to help the poor will not receive help when they need it themselves.