Devine Scripture

Proverbs 29:9

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

Context

v.8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

v.9This passage

v.10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:13

    The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

  • Matthew 11:17

    and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not mourn.

  • Proverbs 26:4

    Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

  • Matthew 7:6

    Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you.