Proverbs 29:9

English Standard Version

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

Proverbs 29:9

New International Version

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

¹¹A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.

¹¹Fools give full vent to their rage,^(A)
but the wise bring calm in the end.^(B)

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