SinaiProverbs 29:8
American Standard Version
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
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Proverbs 29:8 in other translations
Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:8 in context
- 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
- 7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
- 8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
- 9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
- 10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.