| Proverbs 29:8 Parallel Translations |  |
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| 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. |
| ERV: | Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath. |
| 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. |
| Proverbs 29:8 Cross References |
| XREF: | Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
Proverbs 16:14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| WES: | 29:8 Wrath - The wrath of God or of men, who were enraged against it. |
| MHC: | 29:1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. 2. The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. 3. Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. 4. The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. 5. Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. 6. Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. 7. This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. 8. The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. 9. If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. 10. Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation. |
| CONC: | Acts Aflame Anger Blaze Bring Cause Ensnare Flame Mockers Pride Scoffers Scorners Scornful Scorning Snare Stir Town Turn Violent Wise Wrath |
| PREV: | Acts Aflame Anger Blaze Cause City Ensnare Flame Mockers Pride Scoffers Scorners Scornful Scorning Snare Stir Turn Turned Violent Wise Wrath |
| NEXT: | Acts Aflame Anger Blaze Cause City Ensnare Flame Mockers Pride Scoffers Scorners Scornful Scorning Snare Stir Turn Turned Violent Wise Wrath |
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