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Proverbs 29:8

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 29:8 in other translations

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

Proverbs 29:8 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:8 in context

  1. 6An evil man is snared by his sin,
    but the righteous can sing and be glad.
  2. 7The righteous care about justice for the poor.
    The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
  3. 8Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men turn away anger.
  4. 9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
    the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
  5. 10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
    and they seek the life of the upright.