Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:3
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 16:27-28
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Proverbs 19:19
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
Proverbs 19:29
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 22:24-25
Do not befriend a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger:
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.