Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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