Proverbs 17:19

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A troublemaker loves to start arguments. Anyone who likes to brag is asking for trouble.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:18

Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat.

Proverbs 18:12

A proud person will soon be ruined, but a humble person will be honored.

James 1:20

Anger does not help you live the way God wants.

Proverbs 29:9

If someone who is wise tries to settle a problem with a fool, the fool will argue and say stupid things, and they will never agree.

Proverbs 24:27

First get your fields ready, next plant your crops, and then build your house.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of King David and his wife Haggith. He was born after Absalom. Adonijah was a very handsome man. King David never corrected his son Adonijah, and he never made him explain his actions. Adonijah became very proud and decided that he would be the next king. He wanted very much to be the king, so he got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run ahead of him.

2 Samuel 15:1

After this, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself. He had 50 men run in front of him while he drove the chariot.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I do this because I am afraid that when I come, you will not be what I want you to be. And I am afraid that I will not be what you want me to be. I am afraid that I will find arguing, jealousy, anger, selfish fighting, evil talk, gossip, pride, and confusion there.