Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
- Proverbs 16:27–28 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
- Proverbs 22:24–25 Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man. Don’t associate with one who harbors anger, lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul.