Proverbs 18:6

Modern King James Version

A fool's lips enter into argument, and his mouth calls for strokes.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool's vexation is known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.

Proverbs 13:10

Only by pride comes argument, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise one fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is sure.

Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall keep them.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.

Proverbs 19:19

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if you deliver him yet you must do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to cease from strife, but every fool exposes himself.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scorner, and fighting shall go out; yes, quarrels and shame shall cease.

Proverbs 25:24

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

Proverbs 27:3

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

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.