Proverbs 29:8

God's Word

Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:11

With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up, but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him.

Proverbs 29:9

When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet.

Jeremiah 15:1

Then the Lord said to me, “Even if Moses and Samuel were standing in front of me, I would not feel sorry for these people. Send them away from me, and let them go.

Ezekiel 22:30

“ ‘I looked for someone among you who could build walls or stand in front of me by the gaps in the walls to defend the land and keep it from being destroyed. But I couldn’t find anyone.

Numbers 16:48

He stood between those who had died and those who were still alive, and the plague stopped.

Numbers 25:11

“Phinehas, son of Eleazar and grandson of the priest Aaron, turned my fury away from the Israelites. Since he stood up for me, I didn’t have to stand up for myself and destroy them.