Proverbs 29:9

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When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

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  • Eccl 10:13 : 13 The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.
  • Matt 7:6 : 6 Do not give what is holy to dogs, nor cast your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to tear you to pieces.
  • Matt 11:17-19 : 17 ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her actions.
  • Prov 26:4 : 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

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  • Prov 10:23
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    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

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    19A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; even if he understands, he will not respond.

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    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

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