Proverbs 18:6

New International Version

The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.

Proverbs 13:10

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

Proverbs 14:3

A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Proverbs 19:19

A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 20:3

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.

Proverbs 25:24

Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house 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 goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.