Proverbs 17:19

New Century Version

Whoever loves to argue loves to sin. Whoever brags a lot is asking for trouble.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

After this, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself and fifty men to run before him.

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of King David and Haggith, and he was very proud. “I will be the king,” he said. So he got chariots and horses for himself and fifty men for his personal bodyguard.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 18:12

Proud people will be ruined, but the humble will be honored.

Proverbs 24:27

First, finish your outside work and prepare your fields. After that, you can build your house.

Proverbs 29:9

When a wise person takes a foolish person to court, the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.

2 Corinthians 12:20

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

James 1:20

because anger will not help you live the right kind of life God wants.