Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:8
“Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.”
In context
6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
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