Proverbs 18:6 nasb — A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

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"A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows."

— Proverbs 18:6, NASB

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ASV
“A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes. ”
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NET
“The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.”
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Proverbs 18 — Context

When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn.

The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.

A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.

Proverbs 18:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 18:6 say?

Proverbs 18:6 in the NASB reads: “A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.”

Where is Proverbs 18:6 in the Bible?

Proverbs 18:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 6.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 18:6.

What translation should I read Proverbs 18:6 in?

Proverbs 18:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 18:6?

Proverbs 18:6 reads (NASB): “A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 18:6 nasb — A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

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