Proverbs 18:6 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁶ A fool’s lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for strokes.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ A [self-confident] fool's lips bring contention, and his mouth invites a beating.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

Common English Bible

⁶ The lips of fools make accusations; their mouths elicit beatings.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ The lips of the foolish meddle in disputes. And his mouth provokes conflicts.

Proverbs 18:6 Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

Proverbs 14:3

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 17:14

To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 19:19

A person with intense anger bears the penalty; if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgements are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 20:3

Honour belongs to the person who ends a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out a mocker,  and conflict goes too; then quarrelling and dishonour will cease.

Proverbs 25:24

Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.  ,