Proverbs 18:6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

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.  ,

Proverbs 25:24

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

Proverbs 20:3

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

Proverbs 19:29

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

Proverbs 19:19

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

Proverbs 17:14

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

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 13:10

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

Proverbs 12:16

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

Proverbs 22:10

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