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Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men turn away anger.

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

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11 A fool vents all of his anger,
    but a wise man brings himself under control.

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

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Footnotes

  1. 29:11 Lit spirit

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.

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26 Many desire a ruler’s favor,(A)
but a person receives justice from the Lord.(B)

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