Commentary on Today's Verse

　　Commentary on Proverbs 20:3

　　(Read Proverbs 20:3)

　　To engage in quarrels is the greatest folly that can be. Yield, and even give up just demands, for peace' sake.

　　Proverbs 20:3 In-Context

　　1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

　　2 A king's wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.

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

　　4 Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.

　　5 The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.