Proverbs 29:9
What does Proverbs 29:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000If 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 · 1611If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
Context
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.
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