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Proverbs 29:8
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8 ·People who make fun of wisdom [Mockers] ·cause trouble in [L inflame] a city,
but wise people ·calm anger down [L turn back anger].

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Proverbs 29:8
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8 Arrogant people (A)inflame a city,
But (B)wise people turn away anger.

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Proverbs 29:11
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11 Foolish people ·lose their tempers [or let nothing go unexpressed; L let all their spirit out],
but wise people ·control theirs [quiet things down afterward].

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Proverbs 29:11
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11 A (A)fool [a]always loses his temper,
But a (B)wise person holds it back.

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit
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Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many people want ·to speak to [an audience with] a ruler,
but justice comes only from the Lord.

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Proverbs 29:26
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26 (A)Many seek the ruler’s [a]favor,
But (B)justice for mankind comes from the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 29:26 Lit face
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