Proverbs 20:3

New International Reader's Version

Avoiding a fight brings honor to a person. But every foolish person is quick to argue.

Cross References

Genesis 13:7

The people who took care of Abram’s herds and those who took care of Lot’s herds began to argue. The Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.

Genesis 13:8

So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not argue with each other. The people taking care of your herds and those taking care of mine shouldn’t argue with one another either. After all, we’re part of the same family.

2 Kings 14:9

But Jehoash, the king of Israel, answered Amaziah, the king of Judah. Jehoash said, “A thorn bush in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar tree there. The thorn bush said, ‘Give your daughter to be married to my son.’ Then a wild animal in Lebanon came along. It crushed the thorn bush by walking on it.

Proverbs 14:17

Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a person who is tricky is hated.

Proverbs 14:29

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam. So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 18:6

What foolish people say leads to arguing. They are just asking for a beating.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom makes them patient. They will be honored if they forgive someone who sins against them.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud person is called a mocker. He thinks much too highly of himself.

Proverbs 26:17

Don’t be quick to get mixed up in someone else’s fight. That’s like grabbing a stray dog by its ears.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive one another, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.

James 3:14

But suppose your hearts are jealous and bitter. Suppose you are concerned only about getting ahead. Then don’t brag about it. And don’t say no to the truth.

James 4:1

Why do you fight and argue among yourselves? Isn’t it because of your sinful desires? They fight within you.