Proverbs 20:3

The Passion Translation

A person of honor will put an argument to rest. Only the stupid want to pick a fight.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:32

Do you want to be a mighty warrior? It’s better to be known as one who is patient and slow to anger. Do you want to conquer a city? Rule over your temper before you attempt to rule a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Don’t be one who is quick to quarrel, for an argument is hard to stop, and you never know how it will end, so don’t even start down that road!

Ephesians 4:32

But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love.

Proverbs 19:11

An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.

Proverbs 14:29

When your heart overflows with understanding you’ll be very slow to get angry. But if you have a quick temper, your impatience will be quickly seen by all.

James 4:1

What is the cause of your conflicts and quarrels with each other? Doesn’t the battle begin inside of you as you fight to have your own way and fulfill your own desires?

Proverbs 18:6

A senseless man jumps headfirst into an argument; he’s just asking for a beating for his reckless words.

James 3:14

But if there is bitter jealousy or competition hiding in your heart, then don’t deny it and try to compensate for it by boasting and being phony.

Proverbs 21:24

An arrogant man is inflated with pride— nothing but a snooty scoffer in love with his own opinion. Mr. Mocker is his name!

Proverbs 14:17

An impulsive person has a short fuse and can ruin everything, but the wise show self-control.

Genesis 13:8

So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not quarrel with each other, or between our herdsmen, since we are relatives.

Proverbs 26:17

It’s better to grab a stray dog by its ears than to meddle in a quarrel that’s none of your business.