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 anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Proverbs 13:10 Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Proverbs 14:16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 16:27 A worthless man digs up evil,
Whilehis words are like scorching fire.
While
Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
Soabandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
So
Proverbs 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool willquarrel.
But any fool will
Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.
But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.
His
Proverbs 14:3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
Butthe lips of the wise will protect them.
But
Proverbs 19:19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
Proverbs 22:24 Do not associate with a man given to anger;
Or go with ahot-tempered man,
Or go with a
Proverbs 25:24 It is better to live in a corner of the roof
Thanin a house shared with a contentious woman.
Than
Proverbs 29:9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
General references
Proverbs 3:30 Do not contend with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.
If he has done you no harm.