Proverbs 29:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 29:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 29:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 29:9 — KJV
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
— Proverbs 29:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 29:9 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:9
“If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:9: whether, rest
“And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be ye of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the firstripe grapes.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:9: whether, rage
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:9: wise, rest
“Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:9: wise, foolish
“Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:9: wise, rage
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