Proverbs 29:9
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
שָׁפַט
to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)
נַחַת
is rest
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נַחַת
Rest, quietness. Nachath. In returning and rest you shall be saved. God's path to strength runs through stillness not striving.
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חָכָם
wise
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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