Proverbs 29:9

New King James Version

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:12

Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.

Proverbs 26:4

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

Proverbs 29:10

The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.

Proverbs 29:8

Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The words of his mouth begin with foolishness, And the end of his talk is raving madness.

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.