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Proverbs 29:8-9
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 29

8Arrogant people inflame a city, But wise people turn away anger. 9When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
King James Version

Chapter 29

8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 29

8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
New Living Translation

Chapter 29

8Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
9If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
English Standard Version

Chapter 29

8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. 9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
New International Version

Chapter 29

8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
New King James Version

Chapter 29

8Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. 9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
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