Proverbs 18:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.”Proverbs 18:6
What Does Proverbs 18:6 Mean?
Proverbs 18:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 18:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 25:8“Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.”Proverbs 26:17“He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.”Proverbs 20:3“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”Proverbs 3:30“Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.”Proverbs 12:13“The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.”Proverbs 22:10“Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.”Proverbs 27:3“A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.”Proverbs 10:8“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”Proverbs 16:27“An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.”Proverbs 22:24“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”Ecclesiastes 10:12“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”1 Corinthians 1:11“For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.”1 Kings 2:23“Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life.”1 Kings 12:10“And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.”2 Kings 14:8“Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.”2 Chronicles 10:10“And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.”2 Chronicles 25:19“Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?”Proverbs 10:10“He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.”Proverbs 10:32“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.”Proverbs 12:16“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
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