Proverbs 29:6-8

Expanded Bible

⁶ Evil people are trapped by their own ·sin [offenses],
but ·good [righteous] people can sing and be happy.

⁷ ·Good [Righteous] people ·care [know] about ·justice for [the rights of] the poor,
but the wicked ·are not concerned [^Ldo not understand].

⁸ ·People who make fun of wisdom [Mockers] ·cause trouble in [^Linflame] a city,
but wise people ·calm anger down [^Lturn back anger].