NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon If a wisechakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). man 'iysh (eesh) a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) contendeth shaphat (shaw-fat') to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate with a foolish 'eviyl (ev-eel') (figuratively) silly -- fool(-ish) (man). man 'iysh (eesh) a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) whether he rage ragaz (raw-gaz') to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear) -- be afraid, stand in awe, disquiet, fall out, fret, move, provoke, quake, rage, shake, tremble, trouble, be wroth. or laugh sachaq (saw-khak') to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play -- deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport. there is no rest Nachath (nakh'-ath) lighting down, quiet(-ness), to rest, be set on. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. King James Bible If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. Holman Christian Standard Bible If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. International Standard Version When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief. NET Bible If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A wise man debates with a fool, and he is passionate and laughs and is not enraged. GOD'S WORD® Translation When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet. King James 2000 Bible If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the foolish man rages or laughs, there is no rest. Links Proverbs 29:9Proverbs 29:9 NIV Proverbs 29:9 NLT Proverbs 29:9 ESV Proverbs 29:9 NASB Proverbs 29:9 KJV |
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