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10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless,
    and the wicked[a] seek his life.
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,
    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 Cn: Heb upright

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