Proverbs 29:7-9

Expanded Bible

⁷ ·Good [Righteous] people ·care [know] about ·justice for [the rights of] the poor,
but the wicked ·are not concerned [^Ldo not understand].

⁸ ·People who make fun of wisdom [Mockers] ·cause trouble in [^Linflame] a city,
but wise people ·calm anger down [^Lturn back anger].

⁹ When a wise person ·takes a foolish person to court [or debates/disputes a fool],
the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no ·peace [rest].