Proverbs 29:8 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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

English ASV

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

English Amplified

Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

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

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

English EASY 2024

People who insult their friends bring trouble to a city. But wise people stop arguments.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Proud people who laugh at what is right cause problems that divide whole cities, but people who are wise are able to calm those who are angry.

Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

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

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Mockers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Arrogant men set the city ablaze, but wise men calm the fury.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Those who make fun of others stir up a city. But wise people turn anger away.

English NIV

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

English NKJ 1982

Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.

English NLT

Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but those who are wise will calm anger.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Arrogant cynics love to pick fights, but the humble and wise love to pursue peace.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Fools start fights everywhere while wise men try to keep peace.

English Tyndale 1537

Wicked people bring a city in decay, but wise men set it up again.

Proverbs 29:8 — Compare Translations