Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
In other versions
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
ASV
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
BBE
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
DBY
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
WEB
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
YLT
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
ENG
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
WBT
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
BSB
In context
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.