Proverbs 18:6
King James Version
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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Proverbs 18:6
New International Version
6 The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.(A)
Proverbs 27:3
King James Version
3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
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Proverbs 27:3
New International Version
3 Stone is heavy and sand(A) a burden,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
Proverbs 22:24-25
King James Version
24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
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Proverbs 22:24-25
New International Version
Saying 3
24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
do not associate with one easily angered,
25 or you may learn their ways
and get yourself ensnared.(A)
Proverbs 16:27-28
King James Version
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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Proverbs 16:27-28
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Proverbs 29:9
King James Version
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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Proverbs 29:9
New International Version
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
Proverbs 25:24
King James Version
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
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Proverbs 25:24
New International Version
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(A)
Proverbs 20:3
King James Version
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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Proverbs 20:3
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Proverbs 19:29
King James Version
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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Proverbs 19:29
New International Version
29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.(A)
Proverbs 19:19
King James Version
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
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Proverbs 19:19
New International Version
19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
rescue them, and you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 17:14
King James Version
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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Proverbs 17:14
New International Version
14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.(A)
Proverbs 14:16
King James Version
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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Proverbs 14:16
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Proverbs 14:3
King James Version
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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Proverbs 14:3
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Proverbs 13:10
King James Version
10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
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Proverbs 13:10
New International Version
10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)
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