Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
– Proverbs 20:3
The word for
cease means to rest, or sit still. The word for
strife means a dispute, or contention. The word for
honor means glory and dignity. The first phrase says a noble man will avoid quarreling. Avoiding strife involves control of the tongue as well as anger (Proverbs 14:29; 18:13; 19:11; 25:8-10). The second phrase contrasts the honorable man with the
fool, who is looking for strife. The word for
meddling means to be obstinate, or to break out in the sense of stirring up strife. The fool delights and specializes in strife, in part due to the lack of restraint he has over his anger (Proverbs 14:17; 18:6).
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Posted by Jeff Short on Thursday, December 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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