Proverbs 14:29
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29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:29
New Living Translation
29 People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 16:32
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.(A)
Proverbs 16:32
New Living Translation
32 Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Proverbs 19:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 Those with good sense are slow to anger,
and it is their glory to overlook an offense.(A)
Proverbs 19:11
New Living Translation
11 Sensible people control their temper;
they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
New Living Translation
23 While dining with a ruler,
pay attention to what is put before you.
2 If you are a big eater,
put a knife to your throat;
3 don’t desire all the delicacies,
for he might be trying to trick you.
Proverbs 25:28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 Like a city breached, without walls,
is one who lacks self-control.(A)
Proverbs 25:28
New Living Translation
28 A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls.
Proverbs 29:1
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.(A)
Proverbs 29:1
New Living Translation
29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
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