Proverbs 18:6

A Conservative Version

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for stripes.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty, but a fool's vexation is heavier than both.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

Proverbs 25:24

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarrelling.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and stripes for the back of fools.

Proverbs 19:19

A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty, for if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet again.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears, and departs from evil, but the fool bears himself insolently, and is confident.

Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 13:10

Through pride a vain man causes contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out, yea, strife and reproach will cease.