Proverbs 17:19

“He loveth transgression that loveth strife, etc.] For strife is transgression, when it flows from a malignant spirit, is with bad views, about things to no profit, and for contention’s sake; otherwise to contend earnestly for the truth; to strive together for the faith of the Gospel, for matters of moment and importance, and not mere words; to strive lawfully in a cause that is just, and for truth and justice, is commendable and praiseworthy; [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction; that opens the door of his lips, and speaks proudly, as Jarchi and Aben Ezra interpret it; who compare it with (<330705>Micah 7:5); who set their mouths against heaven, and God in it; and whose tongue…”

“strife--contention is, and leads to, sin. he that exalteth his gate--gratifies a vain love of costly building. seeketh--or, "findeth," as if he sought (compare "loveth death," Pro 8:36).”

“He that exalteth his gate - i. e., Builds a stately house, indulges in arrogant ostentation. return to 'Top of Page'”

“17:19 high walls: Foolish confidence in the ability to win a fight emboldens people to engage in disastrous arguments.”

“loveth: Pro 17:14, Pro 29:9, Pro 29:22; Co2 12:20; Jam 1:20, Jam 3:14-16 he that: Pro 16:18, Pro 18:12, Pro 24:27; Sa1 25:36-38; Sa2 15:1; Kg1 1:5; Jer 22:13-15; Dan 4:20, Dan 4:21 Proverbs 17:20”