A foolish person is easily upset. But a smart {\cf2\super [16]} person quickly forgives other people if they say something wrong.
Proverbs 18:6 - Easy To Read Version A foolish person causes himself trouble with the things he says. His words can start fights. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for strokes. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A [self-confident] fool's lips bring contention, and his mouth invites a beating. American Standard Version (1901) A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes. Common English Bible The lips of fools make accusations; their mouths elicit beatings. Catholic Public Domain Version The lips of the foolish meddle in disputes. And his mouth provokes conflicts. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels. |
A foolish person is easily upset. But a smart {\cf2\super [16]} person quickly forgives other people if they say something wrong.
People who think they are better than other people only cause trouble. But people who listen to the things other people tell them are wise.
A wise man respects the Lord and stays away from evil. But a foolish man does things without thinking—he is not careful.
A foolish person’s words cause him trouble. But the words of a wise person protect him.
If you start an argument, it is like breaking a hole in a dam. So stop the argument before it becomes bigger and bigger.
A person with a short temper must pay the price. The more you get him out of trouble, the worse he becomes.
Any fool can start an argument. So you should respect a person who refuses to argue.
If a person thinks he is better than other people, force him to leave. When that person leaves, trouble will leave with him. Then arguments and bragging will end.
It is better to live in a small corner of the attic {\cf2\super [34]} than to share the house with a woman that is always arguing.
A stone is heavy, and sand is hard to carry. But \{the trouble caused by\} an angry fool is much harder to bear.
If a wise person tries to settle a problem with a fool, then the fool will argue and say stupid things. And the two people will never agree.