36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death."
36 but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death."
36 But if you wrong me, you damage your very soul; when you reject me, you're flirting with death."
36 But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul; All those who hate me love death."
36 But those who miss me injure themselves. All who hate me love death."
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
19 Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
19 The person who courts sin, marries trouble; build a wall, invite a burglar.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
19 Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.
(Read Proverbs 17:19)
If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:36
Commentary on Proverbs 8:32-36
(Read Proverbs 8:32-36)
Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice, and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer. The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Does it not show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing godliness, seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace? Christ is Wisdom, and he is Life to all believers; nor can we obtain God's favour, unless we find Christ, and are found in him. Those who offend Christ deceive themselves; sin is a wrong to the soul. Sinners die because they will die, which justifies God when he judges.