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Proverbs 29:9

American Standard Version

9 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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Christian Standard Bible

If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.

English Standard Version

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

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

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

New International Version

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

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