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Proverbs 29:5-15

5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

5 Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.

6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

7 The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.