8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.


In Context

5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it .

8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

Proverbs 29:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:8Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:8Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:8Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:8Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.