Verse 6

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
• Prov 13:10 : 10 With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
• Prov 14:3 : 3 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
• Prov 14:16 : 16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
• Prov 16:27-28 : 27 A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire. 28 A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.
• Prov 17:14 : 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!
• Prov 19:19 : 19 A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.
• Prov 19:29 : 29 Penalties have been prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.
• Prov 20:3 : 3 It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
• Prov 22:24-25 : 24 Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person, 25 lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
• Prov 25:24 : 24 It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
• Prov 27:3 : 3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.
• Prov 29:9 : 9 When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.