Proverbs 18:6

World English Bible (2000)

A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
  • Prov 13:10 : 10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
  • Prov 14:3 : 3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
  • Prov 14:16 : 16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
  • Prov 16:27-28 : 27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
  • Prov 19:19 : 19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
  • Prov 19:29 : 29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
  • Prov 20:3 : 3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
  • Prov 22:24-25 : 24 Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger: 25 lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.
  • Prov 25:24 : 24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.
  • 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 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 18:7
    88%

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    81%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

  • Prov 14:3
    80%

    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, 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 commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • 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!

    4Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

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

    6One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

    7Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 29:11
    76%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    75%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Prov 15:7
    75%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

  • Prov 14:7
    75%

    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

  • Prov 17:10
    75%

    10A rebuke enters 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 is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 18:2
    75%

    2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

  • Prov 19:29
    75%

    29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 26:9
    74%

    9Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 10:21
    74%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 16:23
    74%

    23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 24:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

  • Prov 20:3
    73%

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

  • Prov 12:23
    73%

    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 19:3
    73%

    3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • Prov 15:5
    73%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 17:28
    73%

    28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 10:31
    73%

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

  • Prov 17:20
    73%

    20One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

    23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 14:17
    72%

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 17:7
    72%

    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

  • Job 15:6
    72%

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

  • Prov 30:32
    72%

    32"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.

  • Prov 10:10
    72%

    10One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 17:4
    72%

    4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

  • Prov 17:25
    72%

    25A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

  • Prov 4:24
    72%

    24Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you.

  • Prov 29:9
    72%

    9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.