American Standard Version
"If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. "
— Proverbs 29:9, American Standard Version
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
“If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.”
“When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.”
“If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.”
“If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.”
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.