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 they that passed by reviled Him, shaking their heads,
John 9:40
And some of the pharisees who were present, heard these words, and said to Him, Are we blind also?
John 11:47
Therefore the chief priests and the pharisees held a council and said, What are we doing? for this man worketh many miracles.
1 Thessalonians 2:15
who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; who are displeasing to God, and contrary to all men:

Bring a city into a snare

James 3:5
So the tongue is a small part of the body, yet boasteth great things. Behold how much fuel a little fire kindleth!

Wise

James 5:15
and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.