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Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quickly moved to anger. For anger resides in the sinews of the foolish
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King James Version

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

English Standard Version

Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.

New International Version

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.