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Your words have silenced others
and made them ashamed;
now it is only right for you
to be put to shame.
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God blesses those people
who refuse evil advice
and won't follow sinners
or join in sneering at God.
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The Lord sneers at those
who sneer at him,
but he is kind to everyone
who is humble.
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Make fun of wisdom,
and you will never find it.
But if you have understanding,
knowledge comes easily.
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Arguments and fights
will come to an end,
if you chase away those
who insult others.
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Sneering at others is a spark
that sets a city on fire;
using good sense can put out
the flames of anger.
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I have told the people
that you, Lord,
will punish them,
but they just laugh
and refuse to listen.
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