Proverbs 29:9

A Conservative Version

If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like to him.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, lest they trample them by their feet, and having turn back may lacerate you.

Proverbs 17:12

Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly.

Proverbs 29:8

Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.