Proverbs 17:20
People with warped minds don't succeed; those who tell lies get into trouble.
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19People who love sin like to argue; those who build high gates invite destruction.
21A stupid son brings grief to his father; the father of a child who does stupid things has no joy.
Cross References
Psalms 18:26You show yourself pure to those who are pure, but you show yourself smart to those who are crafty.
Proverbs 6:12Rebellious and wicked people go around telling lies,
Proverbs 10:10People who wink slyly cause trouble, but someone who gives a strong rebuke brings peace.
Proverbs 10:31What good people say produces wisdom, but liars will have their tongues cut out.
Ecclesiastes 10:12Wise words are beneficial, but fools destroy themselves by what they say.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:20
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. Note, 1. Those that are quarrelsome involve themselves in a great deal of guilt: He that loves strife, that in his worldly business loves to go to law, in religion loves controversies, and in common conversation loves to thwart and fall out, that is never well but when he is in the fire, he loves transgression; for a great deal of sin attends that sin, and the way of it is down-hill. He pretends to stand up for truth,… Read the whole commentary →