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A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings.
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American Standard Version
A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
Christian Standard Bible
A fool’s lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.
English Standard Version
A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
King James Version
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
New International Version
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.
New King James Version
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
New Living Translation
Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.
World English Bible
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.