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Proverbs 29:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Sneering at others is a spark that sets a city on fire; using good sense can put out the flames of anger.

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When God blesses his people, their city prospers, but deceitful liars can destroy a city.

A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

An angry ruler can put you to death. So be wise! Don't make one angry.

Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.

The LORD said to me: Even if Moses and Samuel were here, praying with you, I wouldn't change my mind. So send the people of Judah away.

I looked for someone to defend the city and to protect it from my anger, as well as to stop me from destroying it. But I found no one.

“In my anger, I would have wiped out the Israelites if Phinehas had not been faithful to me.