Proverbs 20:3

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 17:14 : 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
  • Prov 16:32 : 32 Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
  • 2 Kgs 14:9 : 9 King Jehoash of Israel sent this message back to King Amaziah of Judah,“A thornbush in Lebanon sent this message to a cedar in Lebanon,‘Give your daughter to my son as a wife.’ Then a wild animal of Lebanon came by and trampled down the thorn.
  • Prov 14:17 : 17 A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 A proud and arrogant person, whose name is“Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.
  • Prov 25:8-9 : 8 Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame? 9 When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person, 10 lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.
  • Eph 1:6-8 : 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace that he has freely bestowed on us in his dearly loved Son. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight.
  • Eph 4:32-5:1 : 32 Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you. 1 Live in Love Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children
  • Jas 3:14 : 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.
  • Jas 4:1 : 1 Passions and Pride Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    76%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    75%

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

  • Prov 26:17
    75%

    17Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.

  • Prov 15:18
    75%

    18A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

  • Prov 29:9
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    9When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Prov 19:10-11
    2 verses
    75%

    10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

    11A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

  • Prov 20:2
    75%

    2The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

  • Prov 10:23
    74%

    23Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    74%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Prov 18:1-2
    2 verses
    74%

    1One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

  • Prov 17:14
    73%

    14Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!

  • Prov 18:6
    73%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

  • Prov 29:22-23
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    73%

    22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

    23A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

  • Eccl 7:9
    73%

    9Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

  • Prov 12:23
    73%

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 14:29
    73%

    29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

  • Prov 29:20
    73%

    20You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 22:10
    72%

    10Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

  • Eccl 10:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.

    4If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    72%

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

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

  • Prov 25:8
    72%

    8Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

  • Prov 3:30
    72%

    30Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.

  • Prov 21:20
    72%

    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Prov 19:3
    72%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Eccl 9:17
    72%

    17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

  • Prov 11:29
    72%

    29The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

  • Prov 14:3
    72%

    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Eccl 7:5
    71%

    5Frivolous Living Versus Wisdom It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.

  • Prov 20:4
    71%

    4The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he asks for grain but has nothing.

  • Prov 15:1
    71%

    1A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

  • Prov 16:28
    71%

    28A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    71%

    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 10:18
    71%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

  • Prov 24:7
    71%

    7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 13:10
    71%

    10With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

  • Prov 15:21
    71%

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 18:13
    71%

    13The one who gives an answer before he listens– that is his folly and his shame.

  • Prov 26:1
    71%

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

  • Eccl 10:15
    71%

    15The toil of a stupid fool wears him out, because he does not even know the way to the city.