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8 1Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is 2no quiet.
10 Bloodthirsty men 3hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.a
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor 4meet together; the LORD 5 gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king 6faithfully judges the poor, his throne will 7be established forever.
15 8The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself 9brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but 10the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 11Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
18 Where 12there is no prophetic vision the people 13cast off restraint,b but blessed is he who 14keeps the law.

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Provérbios 29:8 Os escarnecedores abrasam a cidade; mas os sábios desviam a ira.

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Proverbs 29:8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.

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Provérbios 29:8 Os zombadores agitam a cidade,mas os sábios a apaziguam.

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