Proverbs 29:9

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of his words is folly, and the end of his talk is a mischievous error.

Proverbs 26:4

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

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turning upon you, they tear you.

Proverbs 17:12

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.

Proverbs 29:8

Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.