Proverbs 17:19

The Scriptures 2009

He who loves transgression loves strife, He who exalts his door seeks destruction.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

And it came to be after this that Aḇshalom prepared a chariot and horses for himself, and fifty men to run before him.

1 Kings 1:5

And Aḏoniyah son of Ḥaggith exalted himself, saying, “I reign.” And he prepared for himself a chariot and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

Proverbs 16:18

Before destruction comes pride, And before a fall a haughty spirit!

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop fighting before it breaks out.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before esteem is humility.

Proverbs 24:27

Prepare your outside work, And make it fit for yourself in the field; Then you shall build your house.

Proverbs 29:9

When a wise man disputes with a foolish man, Whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear lest, when I come, I do not find you such as I wish, and I be found by you such as you do not wish – lest there be strife, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, slander, gossip, puffings up, unrests,

James 1:20

for the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of Elohim.