And the Canaanite people and the Perizzite people were also living in this land at the same time. The shepherds of Abram and Lot began to argue.
Proverbs 20:3 - Easy To Read Version Any fool can start an argument. So you should respect a person who refuses to argue. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: But every fool will be meddling. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is an honor for a man to cease from strife and keep aloof from it, but every fool will quarrel. American Standard Version (1901) It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling. Common English Bible It is honorable to back off from a fight, but fools jump right in. Catholic Public Domain Version Honor is for the man who separates himself from contentions. But all the foolish meddle in altercations. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches. |
And the Canaanite people and the Perizzite people were also living in this land at the same time. The shepherds of Abram and Lot began to argue.
So Abram said to Lot, “There should be no arguing between you and me. Your people and my people should not argue. We are all brothers.
Jehoash king of Israel sent an answer to Amaziah king of Judah. Jehoash said, “The thorn bush in Lebanon sent a message to the cedar tree in Lebanon. It said, ‘Give your daughter for my son to marry.’ But a wild animal from Lebanon passed by and walked on the thorn bush.
A person who becomes angry easily does foolish things. But a wise person is patient.
A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.
It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to take control over a whole city.
If you start an argument, it is like breaking a hole in a dam. So stop the argument before it becomes bigger and bigger.
A foolish person causes himself trouble with the things he says. His words can start fights.
If a person is wise, that wisdom gives him patience. And it is wonderful when he forgives people who do wrong to him.
A proud person thinks he is better than other people. He shows that he is evil by the things he does.
It is dangerous to become part of an argument between two people. It is the same as walking along the street and grabbing a dog by the ears.
If you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, then you have no reason to boast. Your boasting is a lie that hides the truth.
Do you know where your fights and arguments come from? Your fights and arguments come from the selfish desires that make war inside you.