Proverbs 18:6
The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.
Brenton Septuagint
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 person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.
7A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
Proverbs 14:3Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Proverbs 16:27But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.
Proverbs 17:14Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.
Proverbs 19:29Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
Proverbs 22:24Be not companion to a furious man; neither lodge with a passionate 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 →