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Proverbs 29:5-11 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

5. If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.

6. Evil people are trapped in their own sins, while honest people are happy and free.

7. A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things.

8. People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.

9. When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.

10. Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect the life of such a person.

11. Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.

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