10 People of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless person,
But the upright [a]are concerned for his life.
11 A (B)fool [b]always loses his temper,
But a (C)wise person holds it back.
12 If a (D)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul
  2. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit

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