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Proverbs 29:9-11
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9 When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person,
[a]The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 People of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless person,
But the upright [b]are concerned for his life.
11 A (B)fool [c]always loses his temper,
But a (C)wise person holds it back.

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  1. Proverbs 29:9 Lit He
  2. Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul
  3. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit
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Proverbs 29:9-11
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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.(A)

11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(B)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(C)

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