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Proverbs 29:8-20 American Standard Version (ASV)

8. Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

9. If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10. The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11. A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12. If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13. The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

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 causeth shame to his mother.

16. When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17. Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18. Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19. A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

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