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Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
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Christian Standard Bible
Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitatedāit can only bring harm.
English Standard Version
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
King James Version
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
New American Standard Bible
Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not get upset; it leads only to evildoing.
New International Version
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fretāit leads only to evil.
New King James Version
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fretā it only causes harm.
New Living Translation
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temperā it only leads to harm.
World English Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Donāt fret; it leads only to evildoing.