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10 Men of blood hate those who are pure
    and seek the life of the upright.

11 A fool gives vent to all his feelings,
    but the wise, thinking of afterwards, stills them.

12 If a ruler listens to lies,
    all his officials will be wicked.

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

11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(B)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(C)

12 If a ruler(D) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(E)

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