Proverbs 17:19

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Summary

Proverbs 17:19

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

Loveth

James 3:14

He that

General references

Proverbs 16:18

Bible References

Loveth

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me not what you wish. I am afraid that somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

For human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

He that

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

Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

When Abigail went back to Nabal, he was holding a banquet in his house like that of the king. Nabal was having a good time and was very intoxicated. She told him absolutely nothing until morning's light.

Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.

Now Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, was promoting himself, boasting, "I will be king!" He managed to acquire chariots and horsemen, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.

"'Sure to be judged is the king who builds his palace using injustice and treats people unfairly while adding its upper rooms. He makes his countrymen work for him for nothing. He does not pay them for their labor.

The tree that you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached to the sky, and which could be seen in all the land,

General references

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