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The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and 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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