Proverbs 17:19

God's Word

Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel. Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

Soon after this, Absalom acquired a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run ahead of him.

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah, son of Haggith, was very handsome. His mother gave birth to him after she had Absalom. Adonijah was boasting that he was king. So he got a chariot and horses and 50 men to run ahead of him.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride precedes a disaster, and an arrogant attitude precedes a fall.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is ⌞like⌟ opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 24:27

Prepare your work outside, and get things ready for yourself in the field. Afterwards, build your house.

Proverbs 29:9

When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I’m afraid that I may come and find you different from what I want you to be, and that you may find me different from what you want me to be. I’m afraid that there may be rivalry, jealousy, hot tempers, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly conduct.

James 1:20

An angry person doesn’t do what God approves of.