Proverbs 18:6

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand weighty: but the anger of a fool is heavier than them both.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

Proverbs 25:24

It is better to sit m a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.

Proverbs 19:19

He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away he shall add another thing.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.

Proverbs 14:3

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

Proverbs 13:10

Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.