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Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men turn away anger.

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Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.(A)

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Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.(A)

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11 A fool vents all of his anger,
    but a wise man brings himself under control.

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11 A fool gives full vent to anger,
    but the wise quietly holds it back.(A)

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

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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.

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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(A)

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26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(A)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(B)

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