Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:6
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.