Proverbs 29:11-13

English Standard Version

¹¹A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
    but a wise man quietly holds it back.
¹²If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.
¹³The poor man and the oppressor ^(A)meet together;
    the Lord ^(B)gives light to the eyes of both.

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Proverbs 29:11-13

New International Version

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

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

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

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