Proverbs 29:8
King James VersionSource notes
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise turn away wrath.”
Context
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: the wicked regardeth not to know
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise turn away wrath.
9a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise keepeth it in till afterwards.