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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 12

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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
King James Version
The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.
American Standard Version
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, [How] the wicked are overthrown to [their] ruin.
New English Translation
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.
World English Bible
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
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A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
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The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
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He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
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[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
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[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.