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Proverbs 18:6

Words and speech

4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

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

7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

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BSB
A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
KJV
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
WEB
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
ASV
A fool`s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
DARBY
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
BLB
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth calls for blows.
ÅB
Dårens lepper volder trette, og hans munn roper etter pryl.
OTB
Dårens lepper bringer dem i konflikt, og deres munn inviterer til juling.
B1930
Dårens leber volder trette, og hans munn roper efter pryl.

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