Proverbs 29:8

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁸Mockers inflame a city,^(A)
but the wise turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:8

Common English Bible

⁸Mockers set a city on fire,
but the wise turn back anger.

¹¹A fool gives full vent to his anger,^[a]^(A)
but a wise man holds it in check.^(B)

¹¹Fools show all their anger,
but the wise hold it back.

²⁶Many seek a ruler’s favor,^(A)
but a man receives justice from the Lord.^(B)

²⁶Many seek access to the ruler,
but justice comes from the Lord.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Common English Bible (CEB)