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Proverbs 29:8
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 29:8
Lexham English Bible
8 Men of scoffing set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:8
New Living Translation
Proverbs 29:8
New Living Translation
8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
but the wise will calm anger.
Proverbs 29:8
New International Version
Proverbs 29:8
New International Version
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(A)
Proverbs 29:11
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 29:11
Lexham English Bible
11 A fool gives all his breath,[a]
but the wise holds back in quiet.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:11 Or “spirit”
Proverbs 29:11
New Living Translation
Proverbs 29:11
New Living Translation
11 Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:11
New International Version
Proverbs 29:11
New International Version
Proverbs 29:26
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 29:26
Lexham English Bible
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:26 Literally “faces”
- Proverbs 29:26 Literally “comes justice for a man”
Proverbs 29:26
New Living Translation
Proverbs 29:26
New Living Translation
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:26
New International Version
Proverbs 29:26
New International Version
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