Proverbs 29:9 - Compare All Versions

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A sage trying to work things out with a fool gets only scorn and sarcasm for his trouble.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

When a wise person takes a foolish person to court, the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

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).

If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.

There’s no use arguing with a fool, for his ranting and raving prevent you from making a case and settling the argument in a calm way.

If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.