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Proverbs 29:8-10
English Standard Version
Proverbs 29:8-10
English Standard Version
8 (A)Scoffers 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 (B)no quiet.
10 Bloodthirsty men (C)hate one who is blameless
and seek the life of the upright.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul
Proverbs 29:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 29:8-10
New International Version
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(A)
9 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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