Proverbs 18:6
When foolish people [SYN] start arguments, it is as though they [SYN] are requesting/inviting someone to flog/whip them.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16Foolish people quickly become angry when someone does something that they don’t like; but those who have good sense ignore it when others insult them.
Proverbs 14:3Foolish people will be punished [MTY] for what they say, but wise people will be protected by what they say [MTY].
Proverbs 16:27Worthless people plan ways to cause trouble for others, and even what they say injures people like a hot fire does [SIM].
Proverbs 17:14Starting a quarrel is like allowing water to start to leak out of a dam; they both need to be stopped before they get worse.
Proverbs 19:29God is ready to punish those who make fun of him/religion; those who do foolish things deserve to be flogged/whipped.
Proverbs 22:24Do not become friends with those who often become angry, and do not associate with those who cannot control their temper/anger,
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 →