Proverbs 29:9

Tree of Life Version

If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The words from his mouth begin as folly and end as grievous madness—

Proverbs 26:4

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

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, then turn and rip you to shreds.

Proverbs 17:12

Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to deal with a fool in his folly.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.