Proverbs 18:6
The lips of the foolish meddle in disputes. And his mouth provokes conflicts.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
In Context
5It is not good to accept the character of the impious, so as to turn away from true judgment.
7The mouth of the foolish is his destruction, and his own lips are the ruin of his soul.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
Proverbs 14:3In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them.
Proverbs 16:27The impious man digs up evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:14Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish.
Proverbs 22:24Do not be willing to be a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:6
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. This justly condemns those who, being employed in the administration of justice, pervert judgment, 1. By conniving at men's crimes, and protecting and countenancing them in oppression and violence, because of their dignity, or wealth, or some personal kindness they have for them. Whatever excuses men may make for it, certainly it is not good thus to accept the person of the wicked; it is an offence to God, an affront to… Read the whole commentary →