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When a wise man is brought into judgment with a man who is an ignorant fool,
[a]The ignorant fool both rages and laughs, and there is no rest.

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  1. Proverbs 29:9 Lit He

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

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  1. Proverbs 29:9 Lit rest

11 A (A)fool [a]lets out all of his spirit,
But a (B)wise man holds it back.

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit

11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,[a](A)
but a wise man holds it in check.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit spirit