Verse 6

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

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.