A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them.
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.
A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease.