Proverbs 29:7-18

7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.