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%

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

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    81%

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

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

  • Prov 14:3
    80%

    3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    78%

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

    2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

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

    19 In 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%

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

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

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

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

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

  • Prov 29:11
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    75%

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

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

  • Prov 15:7
    75%

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

  • Prov 14:7
    75%

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

  • Prov 17:10
    75%

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    75%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

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

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

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

  • Prov 18:2
    75%

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

  • Prov 19:29
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

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

  • Prov 26:9
    74%

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

  • Prov 10:21
    74%

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

  • Prov 16:23
    74%

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

  • Prov 24:7
    74%

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

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

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

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3 Yes 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%

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

  • Prov 12:23
    73%

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

  • Prov 19:3
    73%

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

  • Prov 15:5
    73%

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

  • Prov 17:28
    73%

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

  • Prov 10:31
    73%

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

  • Prov 17:20
    73%

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

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

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

  • Prov 14:17
    72%

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

  • Prov 17:7
    72%

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

  • Job 15:6
    72%

    6 Your 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%

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

  • Prov 17:4
    72%

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

  • Prov 17:25
    72%

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

  • Prov 4:24
    72%

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

  • Prov 29:9
    72%

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