8Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.
9If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.
10The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
11A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
12If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, His throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself bringeth shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.
17Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people become unruly; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29
Proverbs 29:8-18