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


In Context

5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.

7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.

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

9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:8Scoffers set a city in a flame; 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.