Proverbs 29:9
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9When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool,
he may rant and rave,
but there is no peace and quiet.
Copyright 1995 God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society
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.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
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NLTNew Living Translation
If a wise person takes a fool to court,
there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
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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.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,
Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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