Proverbs 20:3

The Scriptures 2009

For a man to cease from strife is esteem, But every fool bursts out.

Cross References

Genesis 13:7

And there was strife between the herdsmen of Aḇram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. And at that time the Kena‛anites and the Perizzites dwelt in the land.

Genesis 13:8

Then Aḇram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers.

2 Kings 14:9

And Yeho’ash sovereign of Yisra’ĕl sent to Amatsyahu sovereign of Yehuḏah, saying, “The thistle that was in Leḇanon sent to the cedar that was in Leḇanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son as wife.’ And a wild beast that was in Leḇanon passed by and trampled the thistle.

Proverbs 14:17

He who is impatient acts foolishly, And a man who plans wickedness is hated.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is patient has great understanding, But he who is short of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 16:32

He who is patient is better than the mighty, And he who rules over his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop fighting before it breaks out.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool’s lips enter into strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

Proverbs 19:11

A man’s discretion makes him patient, And his adorning is to pass over a transgression.

Proverbs 21:24

Proud, haughty, “Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.

Proverbs 26:17

A passer-by meddling in a strife not his own Is like one who takes hold of a dog by the ears.

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind towards one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as Elohim also forgave you in Messiah.

James 3:14

But if you have bitter jealousy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast against and lie against the truth.

James 4:1

Where do fightings and strivings come from among you? Do they not come from your pleasures that battle in your members?