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 anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.
Proverbs 14:16
The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
Proverbs 16:27
A worthless person concocts evil gossip his lips are like a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like spilling water so drop the dispute before it escalates.
Proverbs 20:3
Avoiding strife brings a man honor, but every fool is quarrelsome.
Proverbs 27:3
Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.
His
Proverbs 14:3
What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 19:19
The person who has great anger must pay the consequences, because if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 22:24
Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,
Proverbs 25:24
It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 29:9
When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm.