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Proverbs 18:6

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6The words of fools start quarrels.

They make people want to beat them.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

A fool’s lips walk into a fight,

and his mouth invites a beating.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The lips of fools bring them strife,

and their mouths invite a beating.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A fool’s lips lead to strife,

and his mouth provokes a beating.

NLTNew Living Translation

Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;

they are asking for a beating.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The lips of a fool will bring strife,

and his mouth calls out for a flogging.

KJV 1900King James Version

A fool’s lips enter into contention,

And his mouth calleth for strokes.