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Jun 23, 2025 3:50 AM

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  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.

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