Proverbs 29:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:12

It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.

Proverbs 29:10

Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

Proverbs 29:8

Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The first words of his mouth are foolish, and the end of his talk is evil crime.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give that which is holy to the dogs, or put your jewels before pigs, for fear that they will be crushed under foot by the pigs whose attack will then be made against you.