Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
In context
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. 3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. 4 The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
5 The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6 Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 20:3 in the KJV
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: But every fool will be meddling.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 20:3 in the NIV
It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.