Proverbs 29:8
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Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; 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 set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
When a wise man takes a stupid man to court, there's raging and ridicule, but nothing is settled.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Men of scorning ensnare a city, || And the wise turn back anger.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Mockers can get a whole town agitated,<br>but the wise will calm anger.<br>
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.