Proverbs 29:9

King James Version (KJV)

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

In context

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

KJV King James Version: If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
WEB World English Bible: If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
ASV American Standard Version: If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
DBY Darby Translation: If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
WBS Webster Bible: If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.