Proverbs 29:8
“Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.”
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Proverbs 29:8 Context
6In the transgression of an euill man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and reioyce. 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath. 9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether hee rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirstie hate the vpright: but the iust seeke his soule.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
- King James Version
Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
- Basic English Bible
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
- Darby Bible
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
- Webster's Bible
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
- World English Bible
Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:8
29:8 Wrath - The wrath of God or of men, who were enraged against it.