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

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Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
    but the wise will calm anger.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit

11 Fools vent their anger,
    but the wise quietly hold it back.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:26 Lit face

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but justice comes from the Lord.

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