Proverbs 29:9

Catholic Public Domain Version

A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:12

It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not respond to the foolish according to his folly, lest you become like him.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.

Proverbs 29:8

Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

At the beginning of his words is foolishness, and at the end of his talk is a most grievous error.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not cast your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they may trample them under their feet, and then, turning, they may tear you apart.