Proverbs 29:9

Proverbs 29:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9If a wise person goes to court with a fool,

the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

9When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person,

The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

9When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,

The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

9If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man,

The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).

9If a wise man goes to court with a fool,

there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

9Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person.

Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace.