Proverbs 29:7-9

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⁷ Good people want to do what is right for the poor, but the wicked don’t care.

⁸ Proud people who laugh at what is right cause problems that divide whole cities, but people who are wise are able to calm those who are angry.

⁹ If someone who is wise tries to settle a problem with a fool, the fool will argue and say stupid things, and they will never agree.