Proverbs 29:8
King James Version (KJV)
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
In context
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Proverbs 29:8 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
- WEB World English Bible
- Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.