American Standard Version
"Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. "
— Proverbs 29:8, American Standard Version
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.”
“Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.”
“Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.”
“Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.”
“Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.”
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.”
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.