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 annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 13:10
With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
Proverbs 16:27
A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.
His
Proverbs 14:3
In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 19:19
A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 22:24
Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.