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Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.
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American Standard Version
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
Christian Standard Bible
Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated—it 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 fret—it leads only to evil.
New King James Version
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret— it only causes harm.
World English Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.