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
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 13:10
By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
Proverbs 16:27
A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
His
Proverbs 14:3
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.
Proverbs 22:24
Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man,
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.