If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
(A)Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

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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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  1. 29:9 Lit rest

11 A fool vents all his (A)feelings,[a]
But a wise man holds them back.

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit

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

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  1. 29:11 Lit spirit