4 Maccabees 2:16 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

For the temperate mind repels all these malicious emotions, just as it repels anger—for it is sovereign over even this.

Common English Bible

The sensible mind rejects these destructive emotions, along with anger, because it rules over that emotion as well.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

For the temperate understanding repels all these malignant emotions, as it does wrath; for it masters even this.

World English Bible British Edition

For the temperate understanding repels all these malignant emotions, as it does wrath; for it masters even this.

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For the temperate mind repels all these malicious passions, just as it repels anger—for it is sovereign over even this.

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