11 A fool vents all his (A)feelings,[a]
But a wise man holds them back.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
(B)The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit

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

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

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(E)

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