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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 29, Verse 9

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Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
King James Version
[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.
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.
New English Translation
When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
World English Bible
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.