OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 29:9

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

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Verse 9. Rest; or bring him to hear reason. Calmet.—Septuagint “a wise man shall rule nations; but the wicked being angry, is laughed at, and does not frighten.”

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