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Proverbs 18:6-8 Wisdom and Foolishness

6 A fool’s lips bring him strife,
and his mouth invites a beating.

7 A fool’s mouth is his undoing,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.

8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to a man’s inmost parts.

Cross References for Proverbs 18:6-8

Proverbs 20:3 - It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:3

Proverbs 14:16 - A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:16

Proverbs 27:3 - Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:3

Matthew 5:22 - But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22

1 Corinthians 1:11 - My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:11

Proverbs 19:19 - A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19

Proverbs 19:29 - Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:29

Proverbs 22:10 - Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:10

Proverbs 13:10 - Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:10

Proverbs 29:9 - If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:9

Proverbs 12:16 - A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:16

2 Chronicles 25:19 - You say to yourself that you have defeated Edom, and now you are arrogant and proud. But stay a... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:19 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:19

2 Kings 14:8 - Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, with ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 14:8 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 14:8

Proverbs 17:14 - Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14

Proverbs 25:8 - do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:8

Proverbs 3:30 - Do not accuse a man for no reason— when he has done you no harm. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:30 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:30

Proverbs 26:17 - Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:17

Proverbs 25:24 - Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:24

Proverbs 14:3 - A fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:3

Ecclesiastes 10:3 - Even as he walks along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how stupid he is. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:3

Proverbs 22:24-25 - Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:24-25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:24-25

Proverbs 16:27-28 - A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:27-28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:27-28