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If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
    the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

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When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person,
[a]The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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  1. Proverbs 29:9 Lit He

11 A fool vents all of his anger,
    but a wise man brings himself under control.

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11 A (A)fool [a]always loses his temper,
But a (B)wise person holds it back.

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