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Proverbs 29:9

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 29:9 - Amplified Bible

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

Proverbs 29:9 - 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.

Proverbs 29:9 - 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.

Proverbs 29:9 - Darby Bible

If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.

Proverbs 29:9 - English Standard Version

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

Proverbs 29:9 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 29:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

Cuando un sabio tiene controversia con un necio,
éste se enoja o se rìe, y no hay sosiego.

Proverbs 29:9 - The Message

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

 

Proverbs 29:9 - New American Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 29:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Cuando un sabio tiene controversia con un necio,
Este se enoja o se rìe, y no hay descanso.

Proverbs 29:9 - World English Bible

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

Proverbs 29:9 - Young's Living Translation

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

Proverbs 29:9 - Additional Comments

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