New American Standard Bible 1995

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Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
Scorners man, mankind H582    
set to breathe, blow Verb H6315 יָפִ֣יחוּ ya·fi·chu
a city a town, city Noun H7151 קִרְיָ֑ה kir·yah;
aflame, to breathe, blow Verb H6315    
But wise men wise Adjective H2450 וַ֝חֲכָמִ֗ים va·cha·cha·mim
turn away to turn back, return Verb H7725 יָשִׁ֥יבוּ ya·shi·vu
anger. a nostril, nose, face, anger Noun H639 אָֽף׃ af.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
King James Bible Scorners set Scornful men bring a city aflame, But into a snare: but wise men turn away anger.wrath.
Hebrew Greek English Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.