Proverbs 29:8

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Proverbs 29:8 New King James Version (NKJV)

Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.

Proverbs 29:8 The Message (MSG)

A gang of cynics can upset a whole city; a group of sages can calm everyone down.

Proverbs 29:8 King James Version (KJV)

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

Proverbs 29:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:8 New Century Version (NCV)

People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city, but wise people calm anger down.

Proverbs 29:8 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Proverbs 29:8 New International Version (NIV)

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

Proverbs 29:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble], But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].

Proverbs 29:8 New Living Translation (NLT)

Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.

Proverbs 29:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Arrogant cynics love to pick fights, but the humble and wise love to pursue peace.

Proverbs 29:8 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.