Proverbs 29:8 - Easy To Read Version8 People who think they are better than other people can cause much trouble. They can put whole cities into confusion. But people who are wise make peace. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: But wise men turn away wrath. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. See the chapterCommon English Bible8 Mockers set a city on fire, but the wise turn back anger. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury. See the chapter |