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Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Proverbs 18:6 · King James Version
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Proverbs 18:6 in other translations
A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
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In context
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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