Proverbs 29:8
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Scornful men bring a city into a snare,.... Such as despise dominion, speak evil of dignities; proud and haughty men,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Scornful men - The men who head political or religious revolutions, who inflame (literally as in the margin) the minds…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
See here, 1. Who are the men that are dangerous to the public - scornful men. When such are employed in the business of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
bring a city into a snare Rather, set a city on fire, A. V. marg., or, in a flame, R.V.; ἐξέκαυσαν, LXX. Comp. Pro…
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