PROVERBS 29:7-14

⁷The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.

⁸Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

¹²If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

¹³The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.

¹⁴The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.