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11 A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man keeps quiet.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all who work for him will become sinful.

13 The Lord gives light to the eyes of both the poor man and the man who makes it hard for others.

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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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