Proverbs 29:8

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Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

World English Bible (WEB)

Scornful{H3944} men{H582} bring{H6315} a city{H7151} into a snare{H6315}{(H8686)}: but wise{H2450} men turn away{H7725}{(H8686)} wrath{H639}.

Strong's King James

Scoffing men set a village aflame, But wise men turn back anger.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

Young's Literal Translation

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