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Scornful men bring a city into a snare:
but wise men turn away wrath.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright:
but the just seek his soul.

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Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.(A)

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

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

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