Proverbs 29:9
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,.... Enters into a controversy with him, either by word or writing, in order…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
All modes of teaching - the stern rebuke or the smiling speech - are alike useless with the “foolish” man; there is “no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
A wise man is here advised not to set his wit to a fool's, not to dispute with him, or by contending with him to think…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
whether he rage&c. This makes the foolthe subject, as is more clearly brought out in R.V. marg., He rageth and laugheth…
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