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Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
Proverbs 29:9 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 29:9 in other translations
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
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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In context
6 In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
7 The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
8 Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
9 If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
10 Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
11 A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
12 If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
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