Proverbs 18:6

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man hath 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 as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 13:10

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.