Scornful men—The men who head political or religious revolutions, who inflame (literally, as in the margin) the minds of the people against …

Scornful men.— See above on Proverbs 1:22.

Bring a city into a snare.— Rather, excite the passions of;…

Scornful men bring a city into a snare Such as despise dominion, speak evil of dignities; proud and haughty men, that spe…

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