Proverbs 29:8
8 Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
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8 Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:8
Commentary on Proverbs 29:8
(Read Proverbs 29:8)
The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God.