Proverbs 17:19

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

One who loves transgression loves strife; one who builds a high threshold invites broken bones.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

After this Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.

1 Kings 1:5

Now Adonijah son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, “I will be king.” He prepared for 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, so stop before the quarrel breaks out.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction one’s heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.

Proverbs 24:27

Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for you in the field; and after that build your house.

Proverbs 29:9

If the wise go to law with fools, there is ranting and ridicule without relief.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear that when I come I may find you not as I wish and that you may find me not as you wish; I fear that there may perhaps be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.

James 1:20

for human anger does not produce God’s righteousness.