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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

World English Bible (WEB)

A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Los labios del necio vienen con pleito; y su boca á cuestiones llama.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los labios del necio lo meten en continuas peleas; sus palabras le causan azotes.

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