Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:9
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.
Amplified® Bible
If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
Contemporary English Version
Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.
Darby English Version
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
Good News Bible
When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.
King James Version
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
New American Standard Bible
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
New International Version
If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
New King James Version
If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and no rest can occur.
Revised Standard Version
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
Young's Literal Translation
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
