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A righteous person acknowledges the rights of the poor,
but a wicked person does not understand such knowledge.
Scoffers stir up a city,
but wise people turn away anger.
When a wise person seeks justice from a stubborn fool,
the fool rants and laughs, and there is no peace.

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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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