Proverbs 18:6

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Proverbs 14:3

The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

Proverbs 19:19

A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 20:3

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

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

Proverbs 25:24

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

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no shalom.