Proverbs 29:9
A wise man pleading with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no settlement.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
8Men given to mockery, inflame a city,—but, wise men, turn away anger.
10Blood-thirsty men, hate the blameless man, and, as for the upright, they seek his life.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of the words of his mouth, is folly,—but, the latter end of his speech, is mischievous madness.
Matthew 11:17say, We played the flute to you, and ye danced not,—we sang a lament, and ye beat not 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 →