Proverbs 29:9

World English Bible (WEB)

If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

In context

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

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.
KJV King James Version: If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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.