Proverbs 20:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

It is an honor for a man to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling.

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  • Prov 17:14 : 14 The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water, therefore leave off contention before it is meddled with.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
  • Prov 16:32 : 32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
  • 2 Kgs 14:9 : 9 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give your daughter to my son as wife, and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trampled the thistle.
  • Prov 14:17 : 17 He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in arrogant wrath.
  • Prov 25:8-9 : 8 Do not go forth hastily to contend, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame. 9 Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and do not disclose a secret to another; 10 Lest he who hears it put you to shame, and your infamy not be turned away.
  • Eph 1:6-8 : 6 To the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved. 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace; 8 Which He has lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding;
  • Eph 4:32-5:1 : 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. 1 Be therefore followers of God, as beloved children;
  • Jas 3:14 : 14 But if you have bitter envy and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
  • Jas 4:1 : 1 From where do wars and fights among you come? Do they not come from your desires that war within your members?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 13:16
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    16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11 A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    75%

    16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17 He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

  • Prov 26:17
    75%

    17 He who passes by and meddles in strife not belonging to him is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

  • Prov 15:18
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    18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.

  • Prov 29:9
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    9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

    28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 19:10-11
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    10 Delight is not fitting for a fool; much less for a servant to rule over princes.

    11 The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

  • Prov 20:2
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    2 The fear of a king is like the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

  • Prov 10:23
    74%

    23 It is as a sport to a fool to do mischief, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    74%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

    16 A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Prov 18:1-2
    2 verses
    74%

    1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom.

    2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may express itself.

  • Prov 17:14
    73%

    14 The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water, therefore leave off contention before it is meddled with.

  • Prov 18:6
    73%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

  • Prov 29:22-23
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    73%

    22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

    23 A man's pride will bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Eccl 7:9
    73%

    9 Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 12:23
    73%

    23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 14:29
    73%

    29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

  • Prov 29:20
    73%

    20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 22:10
    72%

    10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.

  • Eccl 10:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 Yes, also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

    4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    72%

    4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 25:8
    72%

    8 Do not go forth hastily to contend, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

  • Prov 3:30
    72%

    30 Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.

  • Prov 21:20
    72%

    20 There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spends it up.

  • Prov 19:3
    72%

    3 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Eccl 9:17
    72%

    17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.

  • Prov 11:29
    72%

    29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind, and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 14:3
    72%

    3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Eccl 7:5
    71%

    5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Prov 20:4
    71%

    4 The sluggard will not plow because of the cold; therefore he shall beg during harvest, and have nothing.

  • Prov 15:1
    71%

    1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.

  • Prov 16:28
    71%

    28 A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    71%

    7 Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 10:18
    71%

    18 He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who utters slander, is a fool.

  • Prov 24:7
    71%

    7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 13:10
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    10 By pride comes only contention, but with the well advised is wisdom.

  • Prov 15:21
    71%

    21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

  • Prov 18:13
    71%

    13 He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.

  • Prov 26:1
    71%

    1 Like snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

  • Eccl 10:15
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    15 The labor of the foolish wearies every one of them, because he does not know how to go to the city.