Proverbs 29:9-11

Good News Translation

⁹ When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.

¹⁰ Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect^[a] the life of such a person.

¹¹ Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.