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Proverbs 29:8
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:8 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 29:8 in other translations
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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In context
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
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