Proverbs 17:19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on family life, friendship, and integrity: better a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Whoever mocks the …
Other Translations
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
Cross References
Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and …
Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour’s service without …
And it came to pass about ten days after, that the Lord smote Nabal, that he died.
And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; …
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall …
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.