Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Bring a city into a snare
Wise
Bible References
Scornful
Matthew 27:39
And the passers-by kept hissing at Him, shaking their heads
John 9:40
Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and asked Him, "We are not blind, are we?"
John 11:47
So the high priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the council, and began to say, "What are we to do? For this man is certainly performing many wonder-works.
1 Thessalonians 2:15
who killed the Lord Jesus and persecuted the prophets and us; and who continue to displease God and show themselves in opposition to all mankind,
Bring a city into a snare
James 3:5
So the tongue, too, is a little organ but can boast of great achievements. See how a spark, ever so tiny, can set a vast forest on fire!
Wise
James 5:15
and the prayer that is offered in faith will save the sick man; the Lord will raise him to health, and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.