Proverbs 29:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with [a]a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
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- Proverbs 29:9 He can hear no admonition in what sort soever it is spoken.
Proverbs 29:7-9
New International Version
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,(A)
but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(B)
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
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