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Proverbs 29:9
A wise man pleading with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no settlement.
Proverbs 29:9 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 transgression of a wicked man, is a snare, but, the righteous, doth shout in triumph and rejoice.
7 The righteous doth acknowledge the plea of the poor, but, the lawless, regardeth not knowledge.
8 Men given to mockery, inflame a city,—but, wise men, turn away anger.
9 A wise man pleading with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no settlement.
10 Blood-thirsty men, hate the blameless man, and, as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.
12 When a ruler giveth heed to the word of falsehood, all his attendants, become lawless.
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