Proverbs 29:9
Proverbs 29:9 The Message (MSG)
A sage trying to work things out with a fool gets only scorn and sarcasm for his trouble.
Proverbs 29:9 King James Version (KJV)
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Proverbs 29:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
Proverbs 29:9 New Century Version (NCV)
When a wise person takes a foolish person to court, the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.
Proverbs 29:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
Proverbs 29:9 New International Version (NIV)
If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
Proverbs 29:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
Proverbs 29:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man, The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).
Proverbs 29:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.