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 instantly known. A prudent man conceals shame.
Proverbs 13:10
Pride brings contention, but wisdom is with the well advised.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man is cautious and departs from evil. But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 16:27
An ungodly man digs up evil. It lies on his lips like a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to cease from discord. Only fools start quarrels.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's anger is heavier than them both.
His
Proverbs 14:3
The rod of pride is in the mouth of the foolish. The lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great anger will suffer punishment. Rescue him once and then do it again.
Proverbs 22:24
Do not befriend an angry man. Do not associate with a man who throws fits.
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share the house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man disputes with a foolish man, whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no rest.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Argue with no one if they have never done you any harm.