Proverbs 18:6

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A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:16 : 16 Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.
  • Prov 13:10 : 10 Where there is pride, there is strife, but wisdom is found in those who take counsel.
  • Prov 14:3 : 3 The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
  • Prov 14:16 : 16 The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.
  • Prov 16:27-28 : 27 A worthless man plots evil, and his words are like a scorching fire. 28 A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; so stop the dispute before it breaks out.
  • Prov 19:19 : 19 A person with great anger must bear the penalty; if you rescue them, you will have to do it again.
  • Prov 19:29 : 29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
  • Prov 20:3 : 3 It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
  • Prov 22:24-25 : 24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, and do not associate with one easily angered. 25 Or you may learn their ways and set a trap for your soul.
  • Prov 25:24 : 24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a contentious wife.
  • Prov 27:3 : 3 A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
  • Prov 29:9 : 9 When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 18:7
    88%

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    81%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

    13The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.

  • Prov 14:3
    80%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    78%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 26:3-7
    5 verses
    77%

    3A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

    6Whoever sends a message by the hands of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

    7Like the legs of a lame person that hang limp, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 29:11
    76%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    75%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 15:7
    75%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 14:7
    75%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

  • Prov 17:10
    75%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    75%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 18:2
    75%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in revealing his own thoughts.

  • Prov 19:29
    75%

    29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 26:9
    74%

    9Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 10:21
    74%

    21The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 16:23
    74%

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 24:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3Even while walking along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how foolish he is.

  • Prov 20:3
    73%

    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 12:23
    73%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 19:3
    73%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 15:5
    73%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 17:28
    73%

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 10:31
    73%

    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

  • Prov 17:20
    73%

    20A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 14:17
    72%

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Prov 17:7
    72%

    7Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; how much less deceitful speech for a ruler!

  • Job 15:6
    72%

    6Your own mouth condemns you, not I; your lips testify against you.

  • Prov 30:32
    72%

    32If you have acted foolishly by exalting yourself, or if you have devised evil, put your hand over your mouth.

  • Prov 10:10
    72%

    10The one who winks with an eye causes trouble, and a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 17:4
    72%

    4A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

  • Prov 17:25
    72%

    25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • Prov 4:24
    72%

    24Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and keep corrupt speech far from you.

  • Prov 29:9
    72%

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.