Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. Treasury of Scripture scornful Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. Isaiah 28:14-22 Why hear the word of the LORD, you scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem... Matthew 27:39-43 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads... John 9:40,41 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said to him, Are we blind also... John 11:47-50 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many miracles... 1 Thessalonians 2:15,16 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men... bring a city into a snare or set a city on fire James 3:5,6 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindles!... wise Exodus 32:10-14 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of you a great nation... Numbers 16:48 And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed. Numbers 25:11 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned my wrath away from the children of Israel... Deuteronomy 9:18-20 And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water... 2 Samuel 24:16,17 And when the angel stretched out his hand on Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil... Jeremiah 15:1 Then said the LORD to me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people... Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land... Amos 7:2-6 And it came to pass, that when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, then I said, O Lord GOD, forgive, I beseech you... James 5:15-18 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins...
Context The Stiff-Necked Will Be Destroyed
1He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn. 3Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance. 4The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it. 5A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice. 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. 12If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes. 14The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul. 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression. 23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not. 25The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD. 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Parallel Verses American Standard Version Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Douay-Rheims Bible Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Darby Bible Translation Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
King James Bible Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Young's Literal Translation Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
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