Proverbs 29:6

This evil man causes his own problems. But a good person has great joy. So he sings.

v7 Good people want fair laws that will help poor people.

But wicked men do not want this.

v8 Insults will cause a city’s inhabitants to be angry.

But wise men will help the people to be calm.

v9 When a wise man opposes a fool, the fool might laugh.

Or the fool might be angry.

But the fool will not be calm.

v10 Cruel men hate an honest man.

They want to kill him.

v11 A fool can become very angry.

But a wise man behaves well.