Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Fool's

Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Proverbs 13:10
Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 16:27
A worthless man digs up evil,
While his words are like scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
Proverbs 20:3
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.

His

Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great anger will bear the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
Proverbs 22:24
Do not associate with a man given to anger;
Or go with a hot-tempered man,
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to live in a corner of the roof
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 29:9
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

General references

Proverbs 3:30
Do not contend with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.