Proverbs 29:10-12
English Standard Version
10 Bloodthirsty men (A)hate one who is blameless
and seek the life of the upright.[a]
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul
Proverbs 29:10-12
King James Version
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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