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Wise Communication and Just Governance
Proverbs 29:8-14
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Scoffers can inflame a city, but the wise can calm the fury.
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When a wise man argues with a foolish one, he meets anger and ridicule without relief.
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Men of blood hate those who are pure and seek the life of the upright.
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A fool gives vent to all his feelings, but the wise, thinking of afterwards, stills them.
12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
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The poor and the oppressor have this in common: ADONAI gives light to the eyes of both.
14
If a king steadfastly gives justice to the poor, his throne will be secure forever.
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