Proverbs 17:19

New International Reader's Version

The one who loves to argue loves to sin. The one who builds a high gate is just asking to be destroyed.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

Some time later, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself. He also got 50 men to run in front of him.

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of David and his wife Haggith. He came forward and announced, “I’m going to be the next king.” So he got chariots and horses ready. He also got 50 men to run in front of him.

Proverbs 16:18

If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam. So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 18:12

If a person’s heart is proud, they will be destroyed. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

Proverbs 24:27

Put your outdoor work in order. Get your fields ready. After that, build your house.

Proverbs 29:9

Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person. Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I’m afraid that when I come I won’t find you as I want you to be. I’m afraid that you won’t find me as you want me to be. I’m afraid there will be arguing, jealousy and fits of anger. I’m afraid each of you will focus only on getting ahead. Then you will tell lies about each other. You will talk about each other. I’m afraid you will be proud and cause trouble.

James 1:20

Human anger doesn’t produce the holy life God wants.