Proverbs 29:8

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

Proverbs 29:8 · WEB

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ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૨૯:૮: તિરસ્કાર કરનાર માણસો શહેર સળગાવે છે, પણ ડાહ્યા માણસો રોષને સમાવે છે.
हिन्दी — नीतिवचन २९:८: ठट्ठा करनेवाले लोग नगर को फूँक देते हैं, परन्तु बुद्धिमान लोग क्रोध को ठंडा करते हैं।

6An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.