Verse (Click for Chapter) New King James Version Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. King James Bible Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 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. 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. Proverbs 29:8 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 29:8 NIVProverbs 29:8 NLT Proverbs 29:8 ESV Proverbs 29:8 NASB Proverbs 29:8 NKJV Proverbs 29:8 KJV |