Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 12:16
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Proverbs 13:10
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the [arrogant]
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 16:27-28
A worthless man devises and digs up evil,
And the words on his lips are like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control];
For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.
Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].
Proverbs 22:24-25
Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts;
Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
Proverbs 27:3
Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man,
The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).
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Fool's
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Fool's
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
A worthless man devises and digs up evil,
And the words on his lips are like a scorching fire.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].
Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.
His
In the mouth of the [arrogant]
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control];
For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.
Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts;
Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man,
The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).
General references
Do not quarrel with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.