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Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
King James Version
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
World English Bible
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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.
Geneva Bible 1599
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
Darby Translation
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
Young's Literal Translation
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
Bible in Basic English
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
Read Proverbs 29