Proverbs 18:6
The lips of the fool come with contention, and his mouth calleth for blows.
Leeser Tanakh
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 favor the person of the wicked, to wrest [the cause of the] righteous in judgment.
7The mouth of the fool is a destruction to himself, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.
Proverbs 14:3In the mouth of the foolish is a stick [for his] pride; but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 16:27An ungodly man diggeth up mischief, and on his lips there is as it were a scathing fire.
Proverbs 17:14As one letteth loose [a stream] of water, so is the beginning of strife: therefore before it be enkindled, leave off the contest.
Proverbs 19:29Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 22:24Make no friendship with a man given to anger; and with a man of fury thou must have no intercourse:
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 →