Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
In Context
8Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.
10Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
Matthew 11:17and saying, We piped to you, and ye did not dance, we mourned to you, and ye did not beat the breast.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:9
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. See here, 1. Who are the men that are dangerous to the public— scornful men. When such are employed in the business of the state they do things with precipitation, because they scorn to deliberate, and will not take time for consideration and consultation; they do things illegal and unjustifiable, because they scorn to be hampered by laws and constitutions; they break their faith, because they scorn to be bound by their word, and provoke the… Read the whole commentary →