Proverbs 29:10-12

International Standard Version

¹⁰Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person,
but the upright show concern for his life.

¹¹The fool vents all his feelings,^[a]
but the wise person keeps them to himself.^[b]

¹²When a ruler is listening to lies,
all of his officials tend to become wicked.

Proverbs 29:10-12

New International Version

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

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

¹²If a ruler^(D) listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.^(E)

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