King James Version
Read in contextScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
All translations
Proverbs 29:8
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextMockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
American Standard Version
Read in contextScoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextMen of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextMockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.