Proverbs 17:19

Conservative English Version

The wicked and the proud love trouble and keep begging to be hurt.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

Some time later, Absalom got himself a chariot with horses to pull it, and he had fifty men run in front.

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of David and Haggith. He was Absalom's younger brother and was very handsome. One day, Adonijah started bragging, "I'm going to make myself king!" So he got some chariots and horses, and he hired fifty men as bodyguards. David did not want to hurt his feelings, so he never asked Adonijah why he was doing these things.

Proverbs 16:18

Too much pride will destroy you.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak-- so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Proverbs 18:12

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor.

Proverbs 24:27

Get your fields ready and plant your crops before starting a home.

Proverbs 29:9

Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I am afraid that when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.

James 1:20

If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things that God wants done.