11 A (A)fool [a]always loses his temper,
But a (B)wise person holds it back.
12 If a (C)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
13 The (D)poor person and the oppressor [b]have this in common:
The Lord gives (E)light to the eyes of both.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit
  2. Proverbs 29:13 Lit meet together

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