Proverbs 17:19 meaning and explanation
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
Proverbs 17:19, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb, part of the wisdom sayings gathered in Proverbs 17, pairs two pictures of self destructive pride. The first line observes that a person who loves wrongdoing also loves the conflict it brings, since breaking boundaries and quarrelling feed each other.
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