Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 29:8
Charles Ellicott Commentary
Proverbs 29:8
1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott Commentary
Proverbs 29:8
1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE
"Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath." — Proverbs 29:8 (ASV)
Scornful men.— See above on Proverbs 1:22.
Bring a city into a snare.— Rather, excite the passions of; literally, fan, as a flame.
Wise men turn away wrath.— By their gentle counsels.