Proverbs 18:6

New American Bible - revised edition

The lips of fools walk into a fight, and their mouths are asking for a beating.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Fools immediately show their anger, but the shrewd conceal contempt.

Proverbs 13:10

The stupid sow discord by their insolence, but wisdom is with those who take counsel.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise person is cautious and turns from evil; the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.

Proverbs 14:3

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

Proverbs 17:14

The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; check a quarrel before it bursts forth!

Proverbs 19:19

A wrathful person bears the penalty; after one rescue, you will have it to do again.

Proverbs 19:29

Rods are prepared for scoffers, and blows for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 20:3

A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.

Proverbs 22:10

Expel the arrogant and discord goes too; strife and insult cease.

Proverbs 25:24

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than in a mansion with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 27:3

Stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise person disputes with a fool, there is railing and ridicule but no resolution.