Proverbs 29:9

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If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
World English Bible (WEB)
If a wise{H2450} man{H376} contendeth{H8199}{(H8737)} with a foolish{H191} man{H376}, whether he rage{H7264}{(H8804)} or laugh{H7832}{(H8804)}, there is no rest{H5183}.
Strong's King James
A wise man contending with a foolish man, He either quarrels or laughs, there is no calm.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
Young's Literal Translation

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