Pro 29:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. contendeth-- that is, in law. whether ... laugh-- The fool, whether angry or good-humored, is unsettled; or referring the words to the wise man, the sense is, that all his efforts, severe or gentle, are unavailing to pacify the fool.

‏ Proverbs 29:9

9. contendeth--that is, in law.

whether ... laugh--The fool, whether angry or good-humored, is unsettled; or referring the words to the wise man, the sense is, that all his efforts, severe or gentle, are unavailing to pacify the fool.