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 reviled Him. They shook their heads at Him
John 9:40
These words were heard by those of the Pharisees who were present, and they asked Him, "Are *we* also blind?"
John 11:47
Therefore the High Priests and the Pharisees held a meeting of the Sanhedrin. "What steps are we taking?" they asked one another; "for this man is performing a great number of miracles.
1 Thessalonians 2:15
Those Jewish persecutors killed both the Lord Jesus and the Prophets, and drove us out of their midst. They are displeasing to God, and are the enemies of all mankind;
Bring a city into a snare
James 3:5
In the same way the tongue is an insignificant part of the body, but it is immensely boastful. Remember how a mere spark may set a vast forest in flames.
Wise
James 5:15
And the prayer of faith will restore the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up to health; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven.