Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:8
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:8 Context
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Other Translations for Proverbs 29:8
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 29:8
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:8
29:8 Wrath - The wrath of God or of men, who were enraged against it.
Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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