Proverbs 29:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20218 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. 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 |