Proverbs 29:9 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 29:9

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7 The righteous ^aconsiders the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

8 Scoffers ^aset a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
^aWhether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

10 ^aThe bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his¹ well-being.

11 A fool vents all his ^afeelings,
But a wise man holds them back.

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Definitions of words in Proverbs 29:9:

Man {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Man {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

No {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
No {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
No {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Or {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Peace {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Proverbs 29:9:

Fool; Folly {I.S.B.E.}

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