Proverbs 29:8 | |
NASB: Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. ASV: Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. BBE: Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away. DBY: Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. JPS: Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath. WBS: Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. WEB: Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. YLT: Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger. | |
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