Proverbs

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.