Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 20:3

It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

The Message

It's a mark of good character to avert quarrels, but fools love to pick fights.

New King James Version

It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.

New Living Translation

Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 20:3

(Read Proverbs 20:3)

　　To engage in quarrels is the greatest folly that can be. Yield, and even give up just demands, for peace' sake.

　　

Proverbs 20:3 In-Context

1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

　　2 A king's wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.

　　3 It is to one's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

　　4 Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.

　　5 The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.