Proverbs 18:6

New Century Version

The words of fools start quarrels. They make people want to beat them.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only leads to arguments, but those who take advice are wise.

Proverbs 14:16

Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.

Proverbs 14:3

Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 19:19

People with quick tempers will have to pay for it. If you help them out once, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

People who make fun of wisdom will be punished, and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.

Proverbs 20:3

Foolish people are always fighting, but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.

Proverbs 22:10

Get rid of the one who makes fun of wisdom. Then fighting, quarrels, and insults will stop.

Proverbs 25:24

It is better to live in a corner on the roof than inside the house with a quarreling wife.

Proverbs 27:3

Stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a complaining fool is worse than either.

Proverbs 29:9

When a wise person takes a foolish person to court, the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.