29:7 29:7

Proverbs 29:8

29:9 29:9

Bible Versions

¶ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
Scornful {H3944} men {H582} bring {H6315} a city {H7151} into a snare {H6315}: but wise {H2450} men turn away {H7725} wrath {H639}.
Scoffers can inflame a city, but the wise can calm the fury.
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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