Proverbs 29:9

American Standard Version (1901)

If a wise man hath 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 unto him.

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you.

Proverbs 17:12

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, 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

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.