Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

General references

Bible References

Fool's

Proverbs 12:16
A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride, doth one cause contention, but, with the well-advised, is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man, feareth, and avoideth evil, but, a dullard, is haughty and confident.
Proverbs 16:27
An abandoned man, diggeth up mischief, - and, upon his lips, as it were a fire is scorching.
Proverbs 17:14
A letting forth of water, is the beginning of strife, therefore, before it breaketh out, abandon, contention.
Proverbs 20:3
Honour, hath the man who sitteth away from strife, but, any fool, may break through.
Proverbs 27:3
Heavy is a stone, and weighty is sand, - but, the vexation of a fool, is heavier than both.

His

Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!
Proverbs 19:19
A man in a rage, taketh away the penalty, - nevertheless, if thou let him go free, the more stripes must thou add.
Proverbs 22:24
Do not have friendship with one given to anger, and, with a wrathful man, shall thou not enter in:
Proverbs 29:9
A wise man pleading with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no settlement.

General references

Proverbs 3:30
Contend not with a man without cause, if he hath dealt thee no wrong.