Proverbs 29:5-10 New Century Version (NCV)

5. Those who give false praise to their neighborsare setting a trap for them.

6. Evil people are trapped by their own sin,but good people can sing and be happy.

7. Good people care about justice for the poor,but the wicked are not concerned.

8. People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city,but wise people calm anger down.

9. When a wise person takes a foolish person to court,the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.

10. Murderers hate an honest personand try to kill those who do right.

Proverbs 29