Proverbs 17:19

Modern King James Version

He who loves fighting loves transgression; he who makes his gate high seeks ruin.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

And it happened after this, Absalom prepared himself chariots and horses and fifty men to run before him.

1 Kings 1:5

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

Proverbs 16:18

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

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.

Proverbs 18:12

Before shattering, the heart of man is proud, and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 24:27

Prepare your work outside, 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 rages or laughs, there is no rest.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest somehow coming I might not find you as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you might not wish; lest somehow there be strifes, envyings, angers, contentions, backbitings, whisperings, proud thoughts, tumults;

James 1:20

For the wrath of man does not work out the righteousness of God.