Proverbs 17:20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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In Context
19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Cross References
Psalms 18:26With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt contend.
Proverbs 6:12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
Proverbs 10:10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
Ecclesiastes 10:12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
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 →