Proverbs 29:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.(A)
Proverbs 29:8
New Living Translation
8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
but the wise will calm anger.
Proverbs 29:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 A fool gives full vent to anger,
but the wise quietly holds it back.(A)
Proverbs 29:11
New Living Translation
11 Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(A)
Proverbs 29:26
New Living Translation
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
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