Proverbs 18:6

Tree of Life Version

The lips of a fool enter into an argument and his mouth invites a beating.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise fears and turns away from evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Proverbs 14:3

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

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water— so stop a quarrel before it breaks out.

Proverbs 19:19

One with great rage will pay a penalty. For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and floggings for the back of fools.

Proverbs 20:3

It is honor for one to resolve a dispute, yet every fool quarrels.

Proverbs 22:10

Throw out a scoffer and strife will go out, quarreling and disgrace will cease.

Proverbs 25:24

Better to dwell in a corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.