Proverbs 20:3

3 [It is] honorable for the man to refrain from strife, but every fool will be quick to quarrel.

Proverbs 20:3 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 20:3

[It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife
As Abraham did, ( Genesis 13:7 Genesis 13:8 ) ; when engaged in a quarrel with his neighbour, or in a lawsuit, or in a religious controversy, especially when he finds he is in the wrong; and indeed, if he is in the right, when he perceives it is like to issue in no good, and is only about words to no profit, it is an honour to drop it; but every fool will be meddling;
with things he has no concern in, or is not equal to; yet will carry on the debate, though it is to his disgrace; see ( Proverbs 17:14 ) .

Proverbs 20:3 In-Context

1 Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and any who go astray by it are not wise.

2 Roaring like the lion [is the] dreaded anger of a king; he who provokes him forfeits his life.

3 [It is] honorable for the man to refrain from strife, but every fool will be quick to quarrel.

4 The lazy person will not plow in season; he will expect at the harvest, but there [will be] nothing.

5 Deep waters [are like] purpose in the heart of a man, and a man of understanding will draw it out.