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Proverbs 29:9

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9If a wise man tcontendeth with a foolish man,

uWhether he rage or laugh, there is no xrest.

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Cross references

  1. tSee Isai. 59. 4.
  2. uComp. Matt. 11. 17.
  3. xSee Job 36. 16 marg. & Eccles. 4. 6.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

If a wise man has an argument with a fool,

the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

If a wise person goes to court with a fool,

the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

If a wise person goes to court with a fool,

there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.

NLTNew Living Translation

If a wise person takes a fool to court,

there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,

then there is rankling and ridicule, but there is no relief.

KJV 1900King James Version

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,

Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.