Proverbs 17:19

American King James Version (1999)

He loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

1 Kings 1:5

Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 24:27

Prepare your work without, and make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterwards build your house.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found to you such as you would not: lest there be debates, contentions, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, arrogance, tumults:

James 1:20

For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.