Proverbs 29:5-10

⁵A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.

⁷The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge of justice.

⁸Scornful men will kindle confusion in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.

⁹If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, he will have no rest.

¹⁰Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek to preserve his life.