Proverbs 29:9
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 29:9 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wenn ein weiser Mann mit einem närrischen Manne rechtet, mag er sich erzürnen oder lachen, er hat keine Ruhe.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el necio, que se enoje ó que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
O homem sábio que disputa no julgamento contra um tolo, mesmo se perturbado ou rindo, não terá descanso.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Quando um sábio tem uma discussão com um tolo, ele ri e se irrita, e não haverá descanso.
📖 Proverbs 29:9 in Context
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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