New American Standard Bible

Proverbs 29:9-12 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

9. When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

10. Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

11. A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.

12. If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.