Proverbs 29:9

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

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

BSB

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 9

If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done.

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