The lips of a fool enter into an argument and his mouth invites a beating.
A stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.
If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.
Better to dwell in a corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
It is honor for one to resolve a dispute, yet every fool quarrels.
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and floggings for the back of fools.
One with great rage will pay a penalty. For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water— so stop a quarrel before it breaks out.
The wise fears and turns away from evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.
A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
Throw out a scoffer and strife will go out, quarreling and disgrace will cease.