World English Bible
"Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger."
— Proverbs 29:8, World English Bible
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.”
“Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. ”
“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 who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.