Proverbs 18:6
What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
In Context
5It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
7Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.
Proverbs 14:3What stupid people say punishes their pride, but what wise people say will protect them.
Proverbs 16:27Worthless people plot evil and their words burn like fire.
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.
Proverbs 19:29Punishment is ready for those who mock; flogging is ready for the backs of the stupid.
Proverbs 22:24Don't make friends with someone who gets upset easily; don't associate with angry people,
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 →