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Proverbs 29:9
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Proverbs 29:9
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether hee rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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Proverbs 29:9
Having knowledge, discernment, sound judgment, prudence, or skill.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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contendeth
Contends; strives, disputes, or struggles earnestly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting without proper regard for truth or what is right.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Which of two; also introducing alternatives or uncertainty.
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To act, contend, move, or rush with violent tumult or impetuosity.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To express mirth, joy, gladness, or relieved delight by laughter.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Repose, relief, or cessation from labour; also what remains.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Open the full verse study4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
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Open the full verse study13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
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Open the full verse study6¶ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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Open the full verse study17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
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