New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 29:5-12 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

5. Those who speak flattery to their neighborcast a net at their feet.

6. The sin of the wicked is a trap,but the just run along joyfully.

7. The just care for the cause of the poor;the wicked do not understand such care.

8. Scoffers enflame the city,but the wise calm the fury.

9. If a wise person disputes with a fool,there is railing and ridicule but no resolution.

10. The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,but the upright seek his life.

11. Fools give vent to all their anger;but the wise, biding their time, control it.

12. If rulers listen to lying words,their servants all become wicked.