TRV
Wise Communication and Just Governance
Proverbs 29:8-14
8
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
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