Proverbs 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on kings, integrity, and divine knowledge: wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; whoever is led astray by it is not wise. It is an honor to keep aloof from strife. Do not say 'I will repay evil' …
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It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
An honour to a man is cessation from strife, And every fool intermeddleth.
It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.
Referensi Silang
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The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.