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


In Context

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

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

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

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

9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

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.