Proverbs 29:9

New English Translation

If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:12

It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.

Proverbs 29:8

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and turn around and tear you to pieces.