4 Maccabees 2:15
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CEB
clear thinking even keeps the more violent emotions in check, like the thirst for power, desire for glory, pride, self-importance, and jealousy.
NRSVA
It is evident that reason rules even the more violent emotions: lust for power, vainglory, boasting, arrogance, and malice.
NRSVUE
It is evident that reason rules even the more violent passions: lust for power, vanity, boasting, arrogance, and malice.
RSV
It is evident that reason rules even the more violent emotions: lust for power, vainglory, boasting, arrogance, and malice.
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