Proverbs 3:30

The Message

Don’t walk around with a chip on your shoulder, always spoiling for a fight. Don’t try to be like those who shoulder their way through life. Why be a bully? “Why not?” you say. Because God can’t stand twisted souls. It’s the straightforward who get his respect.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:14

The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before it bursts.

Proverbs 18:6

The words of a fool start fights; do him a favor and gag him.

Proverbs 26:17

You grab a mad dog by the ears when you butt into a quarrel that’s none of your business.

Proverbs 29:22

Angry people stir up a lot of discord; the intemperate stir up trouble.