Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: But wise men turn away wrath.
In context
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet. 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. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:8 in the NIV
Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:8 in the ESV
Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.