Proverbs 18:6
The sfatayim (lips) of a kesil enter into contention, 1 and his peh (mouth) inviteth blows. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
In Context
5It is not tov to show partiality to the rashah, 1 to subvert the tzaddik in mishpat. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A foolʼs wrath is known immediately, 1 but a prudent man covereth kalon (shame, disgrace, shameful nakedness). 1
Proverbs 14:3In the peh (mouth) of the fool is a rod of ga'avah (pride), 1 but the sfatayim (lips) of the chachamim shall be shomer over them and preserve them. 1
Proverbs 16:27An ish Beliya'al diggeth up ra'ah, 1 and in his sfatayim (lips) there is as a scorching eish. 1
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of madon (strife) is like releasing mayim, 1 therefore stop contention before a quarrel begins. 1
Proverbs 19:29Shefatim (penalties, judgments) are prepared for scoffers, 1 and for kesilim, beatings for the back.
Proverbs 22:24Make no friendship with a ba'al af (angry man), 1 and with an ish chemot (man of wrath) thou shalt not go, 1
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 →