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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 29, Verse 8

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7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
King James Version
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
American Standard Version
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
New English Translation
Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.
World English Bible
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9
[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.
10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.