Proverbs 18:6

New English Translation

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 13:10

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

Proverbs 14:3

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

Proverbs 19:19

A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

Proverbs 25:24

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

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.