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

New Living Translation
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.

English Standard Version
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

Berean Study Bible
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

New American Standard Bible
Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will quarrel.

NASB 1995
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

NASB 1977
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

Amplified 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].

Christian Standard Bible
Honor belongs to the person who ends a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

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

Good News Translation
Any fool can start arguments; the honorable thing is to stay out of them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Avoiding a quarrel is honorable. After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.

International Standard Version
Avoiding strife brings a man honor, but every fool is quarrelsome.

NET Bible
It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.