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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.

Proverbs 29:9 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૯:૯
જ્યારે ડાહ્યો માણસ મૂર્ખ સાથે વાદવિવાદમાં ઊતરે છે, ત્યારે કાં તો તે ગુસ્સે થાય છે અગર તે હસે છે, પણ તેને કંઈ નિરાંત વળતી નથી.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २९:९
जब बुद्धिमान मूर्ख के साथ वाद-विवाद करता है, तब वह मूर्ख क्रोधित होता और ठट्ठा करता है, और वहाँ शान्ति नहीं रहती।

In context

7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

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