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We see that a sinner enjoys causing others heartache. Sin and strife walk hand in hand. We also see someone who builds a fancy house from the outside so the neighbors will be envious of him. This can only bring destruction. Pride goes before a fall.

 Plainly put: This is an image of a proud person who flaunts his wealth with a huge house and a large front door, and thus invites death.

Proverbs 17:20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

A sinful heart brings forth sinful words. Ugly speaking, dirty jokes, and cursing bring even more sin. It is a never-ending cycle that feeds upon itself and gets worse and worse. This person is not honest, and those trading with him cannot believe anything he says. His deceit shows, and no one wants to deal with him. God will not bless him, and destruction is what’s in front of him.