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Proverbs 29:9-11
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 29:9-11
New Catholic Bible
9 If a wise man argues with a fool,
he will get nowhere whether he rages or laughs.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless,[a]
but the upright show concern for him.
11 A fool gives free rein to his anger,
but a wise man bides his time and calms it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless: and they hatch plots against him (see Prov 1:11-16).