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Proverbs 29:9
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
Proverbs 29:9 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 the evil is a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
9 A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
12 A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.
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