17
If you hear something that makes you angry with your neighbor, ask him about it before you threaten him. Leave the matter to the Law of the Most High.
15
If you hear something bad about a friend, ask him about it. It might be a lie. Don't believe everything you hear.
16
A person may say something carelessly and not really mean it. Everyone has sinned in this way at one time or another.
17
If you hear something that makes you angry with your neighbor, ask him about it before you threaten him. Leave the matter to the Law of the Most High.
Footnotes 1
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[Some manuscripts add verses 17c-19:] and don't be angry. +V18+WFearing the Lord is the first step toward his accepting you; he will love you if you are wise. +V19+WLearn the Lord's commands. It is a discipline that gives life. Those who do what pleases him enjoy the fruit of the tree of immortality.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.