King James Bible
KJVScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 29:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 29:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | |
World English BibleWEB | Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. |
American Standard Version
ASVScoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBCorrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTScornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
English Revised Version
ERVScornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
World English Bible
WEBMockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTMen of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
American King James Version
AKJVScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
King James Bible
KJVScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
American Standard Version
ASVScoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBCorrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTScornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
English Revised Version
ERVScornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
World English Bible
WEBMockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTMen of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
American King James Version
AKJVScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.