Proverbs 29:8

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:8

BSB
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
AKJV
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
CPDV
Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
ERV
Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
NHEB
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
SMT
Men of derision will kindle up a city: and the wise will turn away anger.

Commentary for Proverbs 29:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 29:8
Summary
Mockers entangle cities; wisdom prevents conflict
Event
Scornful versus wise response to conflict
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom