Proverbs 29:8-10

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁸ Mockers inflame a city,^(A)
but the wise turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.^[a](B)

¹⁰ Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,^(C)
but the upright care about him.^[b]