A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 22:10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Treasury of Scripture
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for strokes.
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Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
Proverbs 22:24-25
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: …
