Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:6

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American Standard Version
A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

Amplified® Bible
A [self-confident] fool's lips bring contention, and his mouth invites a beating.

Contemporary English Version
Foolish talk will get you into a lot of trouble.

Darby English Version
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

Good News Bible
When some fool starts an argument, he is asking for a beating.

King James Version
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

New American Standard Bible
A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

New International Version
A fool's lips bring him strife,
and his mouth invites a beating.

New King James Version
A fool's lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

Revised Standard Version
A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

Young's Literal Translation
The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.

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