Proverbs 18:6
What does Proverbs 18:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 18:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
- Proverbs 22:24
Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:
- Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again.
- Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod forhispride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
- Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
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