Proverbs 29:9 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.

English ASV

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

English Amplified

If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.

English EASY 2024

If a wise person accuses a foolish person in court, there will be no agreement. The fool will only laugh or he will become angry.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

If someone who is wise tries to settle a problem with a fool, the fool will argue and say stupid things, and they will never agree.

If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.

English God's Word - GW 1995

When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.

English KJV 1611

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

English LSB

When a wise man is brought into judgment with a man who is an ignorant fool, The ignorant fool both rages and laughs, and there is no rest.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

If a wise man contends with a fool, the fool rages and laughs, and there is no rest.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

If a wise man disputes with a fool, he may rage or laugh but can have no peace.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Suppose a wise man goes to court with a foolish person. Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun. And there is no peace.

English NIV

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

English NKJ 1982

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

English NLT

If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

If the wise go to law with fools, there is ranting and ridicule without relief.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

There’s no use arguing with a fool, for his ranting and raving prevent you from making a case and settling the argument in a calm way.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare.

English Tyndale 1537

If a wise man go to law with a fool (whether he deal with him friendly or roughly) he getteth no rest.

Proverbs 29:9 — Compare Translations