Lux Domini

Proverbs 29:8

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
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What does Proverbs 29:8 mean?

The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyTruthFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 29:7-8 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Proverbs 29:7Philippians 4:6Isaiah 41:10Proverbs 1:7

Related topics

Bible verses about anxiety and fearBible verses about wisdomBible verses about justice and mercyBible verses about truth

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).