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If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,
[a]Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;
[b]And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his [c]anger;
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:9 Or, He rageth and laugheth, and there is no rest
  2. Proverbs 29:10 Or, But the upright care for his soul
  3. Proverbs 29:11 Hebrew spirit.