The (A)righteous [a]is concerned for the rights of the poor;
The wicked does not understand such [b]concern.
Arrogant people (B)inflame a city,
But (C)wise people turn away anger.
When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person,
[c]The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knows the cause
  2. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knowledge
  3. Proverbs 29:9 Lit He

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