Proverbs 20:3

Modern English Version

It is an honor for a man to cease from strife, but any fool is quick to quarrel.

Cross References

Genesis 13:7

And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. The Canaanites and the Perizzites dwelt in the land at that time.

Genesis 13:8

So Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife, I ask you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.

2 Kings 14:9

Then Jehoash the king of Israel sent word to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, “The thorn bush in Lebanon sent to the cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son for a wife.’ But a wild animal passed through in Lebanon and trampled the thorn bush.

Proverbs 14:17

He who is quick-tempered acts foolishly, and a man of evil schemes is hated.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty in temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so stop the contention before fighting begins.

Proverbs 18:6

The lips of a fool enter into contention, and his mouth calls for a beating.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name, who acts with insolent pride.

Proverbs 26:17

Like he who takes a passing dog by the ears, is one who meddles in a quarrel not his own.

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

James 3:14

But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, do not boast and do not lie against the truth.

James 4:1

Where do wars and fights among you come from? Do they not come from your lusts that war in your body?