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Proverbs 29:8-10
New American Standard Bible 1995

8 Scorners (A)set a city aflame,
But (B)wise men turn away anger.
9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
[a]The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 Men of (C)bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright [b]are concerned for his life.

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  1. Proverbs 29:9 Lit He
  2. Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul
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Proverbs 29:8-10
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8 Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.(A)

9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
    and seek to kill the upright.(B)

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