New American Standard Bible 1995

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Proverbs

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Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
Keeping away perhaps cessation Noun H7674 שֶׁ֣בֶת she·vet
from strife strife, dispute Noun H7379 מֵרִ֑יב me·riv;
is an honor abundance, honor, glory Noun H3519 כָּבֹ֣וד ka·vo·vd
for a man, man Noun H376 לָ֭אִישׁ la·'ish
But any the whole, all Noun H3605 וְכָל־ ve·chol-
fool foolish Adjective H191 אֱ֝וִ֗יל e·vil
will quarrel. to expose, lay bare Verb H1566 יִתְגַּלָּֽע׃ yit·gal·la.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
King James Bible Keeping away from strife It is an honor honour for a man, But any man to cease from strife: but every fool will quarrel.be meddling.
Hebrew Greek English Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.