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Righteous people want poor people to receive justice.
    But wicked people do not understand things like that.
People who insult their friends bring trouble to a city.
    But wise people stop arguments.
If a wise person accuses a foolish person in court,
    there will be no agreement.
    The fool will only laugh or he will become angry.

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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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