Proverbs 29:9
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New International Version (©1984)
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

New Living Translation (©2007)
If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.

English Standard Version (©2001)
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet.

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

American King James Version
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

Darby Bible Translation
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest.

English Revised Version
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

Webster's Bible Translation
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.

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

Young's Literal Translation
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.

Geneva Study Bible

If a wise man contendeth with {c} a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.

(c) He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.

Wesley's Notes

29:9 Whether - Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

9. contendeth-that is, in law.

whether . laugh-The fool, whether angry or good-humored, is unsettled; or referring the words to the wise man, the sense is, that all his efforts, severe or gentle, are unavailing to pacify the fool.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

29:1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. 2. The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. 3. Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. 4. The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. 5. Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. 6. Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. 7. This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. 8. The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. 9. If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. 10. Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation.


Proverbs 29:8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. (NASB ©1995)

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

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