Proverbs 20:3

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:3

BSB
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
AKJV
It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
CPDV
Honor is for the man who separates himself from contentions. But all the foolish meddle in altercations.
ERV
It is an honour for a man to keep aloof from strife: but every fool will be quarrelling.
NHEB
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
SMT
Honor to a man ceasing from strife: and every foolish one will be irritated.

Commentary for Proverbs 20:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:3
Summary
Avoiding conflict demonstrates honorable character
Event
Praising conflict avoidance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom