Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
In Context
5To accept the person of the wicked is not good, nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool’s vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
Proverbs 14:3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 16:27A worthless man deviseth mischief: and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 22:24Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; and with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:
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 →