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Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Proverbs 16:27-28
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. An...: Heb. A man of Belial A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth
Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. do: Heb. add
Proverbs 22:24-25
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. presently: Heb. in that day
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. heavy: Heb. heaviness