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He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
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The Sin of Loving Strife
Commentators explain that a love for arguments and conflict is considered a love for sin itself. John Gill clarifies that this refers to strife born from a malicious spirit for contention's sake, not righteous contention for the truth. Matthew Henry adds that avoiding such provocations is essential for maintaining a peaceful mind and a clear conscience.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that exalteth his gate - that is, builds a stately house, indulges in arrogant ostentation.
19th Century
Anglican
He that exalteth his gate—Builds himself a sumptuous house.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He loveth transgression that loveth strife For strife is transgression, when it flows from a malignant spirit, is with bad vie…
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