When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
[a]The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 Men of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright [b]are concerned for his life.
11 A (B)fool [c]always loses his temper,
But a (C)wise man holds it back.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:9 Lit He
  2. Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul
  3. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit