Proverbs 18:6

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.

Proverbs 13:10

Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, and is confident.

Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Proverbs 19:19

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

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

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.

Proverbs 25:24

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

Proverbs 27:3

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

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.