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Berean Standard Bible

An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

Context

4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute * demolishes it. 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. 7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns. 8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.