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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el necio, que se enoje ó que se ría, no tendrá reposo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando el sabio entabla pleito contra un necio, aunque se enoje o se ría, nada arreglará.

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