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Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
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American Standard Version
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Christian Standard Bible
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
English Standard Version
Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
King James Version
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
New American Standard Bible
Arrogant people inflame a city, But wise people turn away anger.
New International Version
Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
New Living Translation
Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
World English Bible
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.