- When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
- The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
- He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
- A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
- The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
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- When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.
- The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
- If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.
- A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
- When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
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