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Psalms 138

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¹ The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

² A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet.

³ By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped, But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].

⁴ The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.

⁵ Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble], But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].

⁶ If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man, The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).

⁷ The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity], But the upright are concerned for his life.

⁸ A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.

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1	The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
2	A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet.
3	By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped, But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].
4	The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.
5	Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble], But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].
6	If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man, The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).
7	The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity], But the upright are concerned for his life.
8	A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.

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