Proverbs 14:29
New Living Translation
29 People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 14:29
Living Bible
29 A wise man controls his temper. He knows that anger causes mistakes.
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Proverbs 16:32
New Living Translation
32 Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Proverbs 16:32
Living Bible
32 It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self-control than to control an army.
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Proverbs 19:11
New Living Translation
11 Sensible people control their temper;
they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 19:11
Living Bible
11 A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit.
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Proverbs 23:1-3
New Living Translation
23 While dining with a ruler,
pay attention to what is put before you.
2 If you are a big eater,
put a knife to your throat;
3 don’t desire all the delicacies,
for he might be trying to trick you.
Proverbs 23:1-3
Living Bible
23 1-3 When dining with a rich man,[a] be on your guard and don’t stuff yourself, though it all tastes so good; for he is trying to bribe you, and no good is going to come of his invitation.
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- Proverbs 23:1 a rich man, literally, “a ruler.”
Proverbs 25:28
New Living Translation
28 A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls.
Proverbs 25:28
Living Bible
28 A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.
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Proverbs 29:1
New Living Translation
29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
Proverbs 29:1
Living Bible
29 The man who is often reproved but refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken and never have another chance.
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