Proverbs 29:8

Evangelical Heritage Version

⁸Scoffers stir up a city,
but wise people turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:8

Lexham English Bible

⁸Men of scoffing set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.

¹¹A fool vents all his emotions,
but a wise person calmly restrains them.

¹¹A fool gives all his breath,^[a]
but the wise holds back in quiet.

²⁶Many people seek a ruler’s favor,
but a person gets justice from the Lord.

²⁶Many are those who seek the favor^[a] of a ruler,
but from Yahweh one obtains justice.^[b]

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