Proverbs 29:8-10

Easy-to-Read Version

⁸ Proud people who laugh at what is right cause problems that divide whole cities, but people who are wise are able to calm those who are angry.

⁹ If someone who is wise tries to settle a problem with a fool, the fool will argue and say stupid things, and they will never agree.

¹⁰ If you always try to be honest, murderers will hate you, but those who do what is right will want you to be their friend.