Proverbs 18:6

A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 29:9 depicts a fool raging in court, causing no peace — directly illustrating how a fool's lips bring strife.

Proverbs 27:3 Related theme

Proverbs 27:3 says a fool's provocation is heavier than stone and sand — emphasizing the weighty trouble from the fool's speech.

Proverbs 20:3 contrasts the honorable man who avoids strife with the fool who quarrels — directly parallel to the fool's lips inviting trouble.

Proverbs 16:28 states a dishonest man spreads strife — identical theme of speech causing division and conflict.

Proverbs 16:27 says a worthless man's speech is like scorching fire — directly parallel to the fool's destructive lips.

Proverbs 17:20 says a deceitful tongue falls into trouble, echoing the fool's lips inviting a beating.

Proverbs 10:8 echoes the same fate: a chattering fool will be ruined, linking foolish speech to destruction.

Proverbs 10:10 similarly warns that a chattering fool will be ruined, reinforcing the consequence of foolish talk.

Proverbs 12:13 states an evil person is trapped by sinfulness of lips, directly paralleling the fool's lips bringing strife.

Proverbs 13:10 says insolence brings only strife — a direct parallel to the fool's lips causing conflict.

Proverbs 14:16 describes the fool as hotheaded and reckless — similar reckless behavior underlies the strife-causing speech.

Proverbs 12:16 shows a fool's anger instantly known — another aspect of foolish behavior that fuels strife.

Proverbs 17:14 advises quitting before strife escalates — a wise contrast to the fool who initiates conflict.

Proverbs 3:30 warns against causing strife without cause, contrasting the fool's lips that deliberately bring strife.

Proverbs 19:19 Related theme

Proverbs 19:19 shows a hot-tempered man paying penalty — echoing how a fool's words bring self-inflicted trouble.

Proverbs 25:8 advises against hasty charges, contrasting the fool's rush into strife through unwise speech.

Proverbs 10:32 contrasts righteous lips with the wicked's perverse mouth, paralleling the fool's lips that invite strife.

Proverbs 22:24 Related theme

Proverbs 22:24 warns against befriending the hot-tempered — similar to avoiding the strife caused by a fool's lips.

Proverbs 22:25 Related theme

Proverbs 22:25 warns that associating with the hot-tempered ensnares you — a consequence parallel to the fool's inviting strife.

Ecclesiastes 10:12 directly echoes that fools are consumed by their own lips, a strong parallel to the fool's lips inviting a beating.

In 2 Chronicles 10:10, Rehoboam's harsh answer (same as 1 Kings 12:10) shows a fool's words splitting the kingdom.

1 Kings 12:10 Historical context

In 1 Kings 12:10, Rehoboam's harsh reply to the people is a fool's words that bring national strife — exactly as Proverbs describes.

In 2 Kings 14:8, Amaziah's challenge to battle is a foolhardy message that leads to his defeat — a clear case of lips inviting strife.

1 Kings 2:23 Historical context

In 1 Kings 2:23, Adonijah's request for Abishag is a foolish speech that brings his death — a literal 'inviting a beating'.