Proverbs 20:3

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People who refuse to argue deserve respect. Any fool can start an argument.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to capture a city.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ.

Proverbs 19:11

Experience makes you more patient, and you are most patient when you ignore insults.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person is very smart. A quick-tempered person makes stupid mistakes.

James 4:1

Do you know where your fights and arguments come from? They come from the selfish desires that make war inside you.

Proverbs 18:6

Fools say things to start arguments. They are just asking for a beating.

James 3:14

If you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, you have no reason to boast. Your boasting is a lie that hides the truth.

Proverbs 21:24

Proud people think they are better than others. They show they are evil by what they do.

Proverbs 14:17

A quick-tempered person does stupid things, but it is also true that people don’t like anyone who quietly plans evil.

2 Kings 14:9

King Jehoash of Israel sent an answer to King Amaziah of Judah. Jehoash said, “The thornbush in Lebanon sent a message to the cedar tree in Lebanon. It said, ‘Give your daughter for my son to marry.’ But a wild animal from Lebanon passed by and trampled down the thornbush.

Genesis 13:7

(The Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in this land at the same time.) The shepherds of Abram and Lot began to argue.

Genesis 13:8

So Abram said to Lot, “There should be no arguing between you and me or between your people and my people. We are all brothers.

Proverbs 26:17

To step between two people arguing is as foolish as going out into the street and grabbing a stray dog by the ears.