Proverbs 20:3

New Century Version

Foolish people are always fighting, but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.

Cross References

Genesis 13:7

so Abram’s herdsmen and Lot’s herdsmen began to argue. The Canaanites and the Perizzites were living in the land at this time.

Genesis 13:8

Abram said to Lot, “There should be no arguing between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, because we are brothers.

2 Kings 14:9

Then Jehoash king of Israel answered Amaziah king of Judah, “A thornbush in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar tree in Lebanon. It said, ‘Let your daughter marry my son.’ But then a wild animal from Lebanon came by, walking on and crushing the thornbush.

Proverbs 14:17

Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.

Proverbs 14:29

Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 18:6

The words of fools start quarrels. They make people want to beat them.

Proverbs 19:11

The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.

Proverbs 21:24

People who act with stubborn pride are called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”

Proverbs 26:17

Interfering in someone else’s quarrel as you pass by is like grabbing a dog by the ears.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.

James 3:14

But if you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, do not brag. Your bragging is a lie that hides the truth.

James 4:1

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