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Proverbs 29:4-11 New English Translation (NET)

4. A king brings stability to a land by justice,but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

5. The one who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his steps.

6. In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare,but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

7. The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor;the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

8. Scornful people inflame a city,but those who are wise turn away wrath.

9. If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person,there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

10. Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity;as for the upright, they seek his life.

11. A fool lets fly with all his temper,but a wise person keeps it back.

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