


Proverbs 20:3
Bible Versions
¶ [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Avoiding quarrels brings a person honor; for any fool can explode in anger.
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Proverbs 16:32
¶ [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. -
Proverbs 17:14
¶ The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. -
Ephesians 4:32
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. -
Ephesians 5:1
¶ Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; -
Proverbs 14:29
¶ [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. -
Proverbs 19:11
¶ The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. -
Proverbs 18:6
¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.