Proverbs 29:9 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 29:9 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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King James Version Public Domain
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
A wise man goes to judgment with a foolish man, but he rages and he laughs, and there is no rest.
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