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.
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 29:8
Proverbs 29:8
8 Scornful men bringc a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.