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Proverbs 29:9
New King James Version
Proverbs 29:9
New King James Version
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
(A)Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
Proverbs 29:9
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:9
New American Standard Bible
9 When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person,
[a]The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:9 Lit He
Proverbs 29:9
New International Version
Proverbs 29:9
New International Version
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
Proverbs 29:9
King James Version
Proverbs 29:9
King James Version
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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