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 known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.
Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride comes argument, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise one fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is sure.
Proverbs 16:27
An ungodly man plots evil, and his lips are like a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to cease from strife, but every fool exposes himself.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and sand is heavy; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
His
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall keep them.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if you deliver him yet you must do it again.
Proverbs 22:24
Make no friendship with an angry man; and you shall not go up with a man of fury,
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than with a quarreling woman and to share a house.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.