Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Fool's
General references
Bible References
Fool's
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Proverbs 13:10
By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
Proverbs 16:27
A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.
His
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him , thou must do it yet again.
Proverbs 22:24
Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.