Proverbs 18:6

Modern English Version

The lips of a fool enter into contention, and his mouth calls for a beating.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s anger is shown at once, but a prudent man ignores an insult.

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes only contention, but with the teachable is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

Proverbs 14:3

From the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so stop the contention before fighting begins.

Proverbs 19:19

A man of great temper will pay the penalty; 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 cease from strife, but any fool is quick to quarrel.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; indeed, strife and shame will cease.

Proverbs 25:24

It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 27:3

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

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man contends with a fool, the fool rages and laughs, and there is no rest.