Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.