New International Version
Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

American Standard Version
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

English Revised Version
Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

King James Bible
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

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

Young's Literal Translation
Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

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