Proverbs 29:8

The Scriptures 2009

Scoffers ensnare a city, But the wise turn away wrath.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the straight the city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wrong it is overthrown.

Jeremiah 15:1

And יהוה said to me, “Even if Mosheh and Shemu’ĕl were to stand before Me, My being is not toward this people. Send them away from My presence, let them go.

Proverbs 16:14

The sovereign’s wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man appeases it.

Ezekiel 22:30

“And I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the breach before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it – but I did not find one!

Numbers 25:11

“Pineḥas, son of El‛azar, son of Aharon the priest, has turned back My wrath from the children of Yisra’ĕl, because he was ardent with My ardour in their midst, so that I did not consume the children of Yisra’ĕl in My ardour.

Numbers 16:48

and stood between the dead and the living. And the plague was stopped.

Proverbs 29:9

When a wise man disputes with a foolish man, Whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up displeasure.