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Proverbs 29:9
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9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

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

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Proverbs 29:9
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9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.[a](A)

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Proverbs 29:9
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9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
[a]The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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