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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul

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