Proverbs 29:6-11

New Life Version

⁶ A sinful man is trapped by his sins, but a man who is right with God sings for joy.

⁷ The man who is right with God cares about the rights of poor people, but the sinful man does not understand such things.

⁸ Men who speak against others set a city on fire, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ When a wise man argues with a foolish man, the fool only gets angry or laughs, and there is no peace and quiet.

¹⁰ Men who kill hate him without blame, but a good man cares for his life.

¹¹ A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man keeps quiet.