Proverbs 17:19
He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· rebellious breach of relationship 'ahav ·affectionately loves· strife. 2 One who builds a high gate seeks destruction. 1
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In The King James Version
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, 2 therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. 1
Proverbs 24:27Prepare your work outside, 2 and get your fields ready. 2 Afterwards, build your house. 1
Proverbs 29:22An angry man stirs up strife, 2 and a wrathful man abounds in rebellious breach of relationships. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:19
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Though Solomon had commended friendship in adversity ( v. 17 ), yet let not any, under pretence of being generous to their friends, be unjust to their families and wrong them; one part of our duty must be made to consist with another. Note, 1. It is a piece of wisdom to keep out of debt as much as may be, especially to dread suretiship. There may be a just occasion for a man to pass his word for his friend in his… Read the whole commentary →