Proverbs 20:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It makes you look good when you avoid a fight— only fools love to quarrel.

Cross References

Genesis 13:8

Abram said to Lot, “We are close relatives. We shouldn't argue, and our men shouldn't be fighting one another.

2 Kings 14:9

Jehoash sent back this reply: Once upon a time, a small thorn bush in Lebanon announced that his son was going to marry the daughter of a large cedar tree. But a wild animal came along and trampled the small bush.

Proverbs 14:17

Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

Proverbs 14:29

It's clever to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak— so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Proverbs 18:6

Foolish talk will get you into a lot of trouble.

Proverbs 19:11

It's wise to be patient and show what you are like by forgiving others.

Proverbs 21:24

If you are proud and conceited, everyone will say, “You're a snob!”

Proverbs 26:17

It's better to take hold of a mad dog by the ears than to take part in someone else's argument.

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

James 3:14

But if your heart is full of bitter jealousy and selfishness, don't boast or lie to cover-up the truth.

James 4:1

Why do you fight and argue with each other? Isn't it because you are full of selfish desires that fight to control your body?