If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done.
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Proverbs 29:9
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:1-27EXPOSITION This chapter reinforces many precept given previously.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:8-11Dishonourable passions Such is the designation given by St. Paul (see Revised Version of the New Testament, Romans 1:26, etc.) to the various workings of the evil leaven in the soul. Here is a description of some of the…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:8-10The senselessness of scorn, etc Here is a triplet of truths we may gather from these three texts. I. THE SENSELESSNESS OF SCORN. (Proverbs 29:8.) To be of a scornful spirit, to bestow scornful looks, to use scornful lan…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 29:9A wise man is here advised not to set his wit to a fool's, not to dispute with him, or by contending with him to think either of fastening reason upon him or gaining right from him: If a wise man contend with a wise man…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man—if a wise man has a controversy, either legal or social, with a wicked fool—whether he rage (is angry) or laugh, there is no rest. It is a question whether the wise man or the…Joseph S. Exell and contributors