The Fruitful Word

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Proverbs 20:3

It makes you look good when you avoid a fight— only fools love to quarrel. [Contemporary English Version]

Avoiding quarrels brings a person honor; for any fool can explode in anger. [Complete Jewish Bible]

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]. [Amplified Bible]

It is a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; but every fool is entangled with such matters. [Brenton Septuagint Translation]

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Proverbs 16:28

An evil man provokes judgment and persecutes his friends without cause. [Peshitta Holy Bible Translated]

A wicked man threatens justice and persecutes his neighbor without cause. [Lamsa Bible]

A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. [English Standard Version]

A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends. [Brenton Septuagint Translation]

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Proverbs 16:18

Too much pride will destroy you. [Contemporary English Version]

Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall. [Catholic Public Domain Version]

Presumptuousnes goeth before destruccion, and after a proude stomake there foloweth a fall. [Coverdale Bible of 1535]

Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat. [Easy-to-Read Version]

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Proverbs 13:10

A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled [is] wisdom. [Young's Literal Translation]

A person who boasts only causes trouble. But if you accept good advice, it shows that you are wise. [EasyEnglish Bible]

The empty-headed cause conflict out of pride; those who take advice are wise. [Common English Bible]

Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom. [Douay-Rheims Bible]

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Proverbs 16:27

Troublemakers create disasters. Their advice destroys like a wildfire. [Easy-to-Read Version]

Worthless people plan trouble. Even their words burn like a flaming fire. [Contemporary English Version]

A worthless person digs up evil [gossip] — it is like scorching fire on his lips. [Complete Jewish Bible]

But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips. [Brenton Septuagint Translation]

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