Proverbs 29:9 | |
NASB: When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. (NASB ©1995) GWT: When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet. (GOD'S WORD®) 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. DBY: If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest. JPS: If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. WBS: If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest. WEB: If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. YLT: A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest. | |
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