SinaiProverbs 29:9
American Standard Version
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
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Proverbs 29:9 in other translations
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
Proverbs 29:9 in context
- 7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
- 8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
- 9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
- 10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
- 11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.