Proverbs 20:3 - Compare All Versions

Deildu

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

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

Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

Foolish people are always fighting, but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

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

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

It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight], But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].

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

A person of honor will put an argument to rest. Only the stupid want to pick a fight.

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