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If an ish chacham has to contend with a fool, he [the fool] rageth or laugheth, and hath no rest.

10 The anshei damim hate integrity, but the yesharim seek his nefesh (soul, i.e., his soul’s well-being).

11 A kesil (fool) uttereth all his wrath, but a chacham keepeth it back quietly.

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If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
    and seek to kill the upright.(A)

11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(B)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(C)

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