Proverbs 29:7-14

New International Version

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor,^(A)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.^(B)

⁹ If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
    and seek to kill the upright.^(C)

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

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

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

¹⁴ If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.^(I)