Proverbs 29 - ESV & NRSV

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man… Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. Proverbs 29:23	A person's pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. humility pride

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. trust fear

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For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:12 Spirit heaven evil