Proverbs 17:19
“He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.”
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Proverbs 17:19 Context
17A friend loueth at all times, and a brother is borne for aduersitie. 18A man void of vnderstanding striketh hands, and becommeth suretie in the presence of his friend. 19He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction. 20He that hath a froward heart, findeth no good, and he that hath a peruerse tongue, falleth into mischiefe. 21He that begetteth a foole, doth it to his sorrow: and the father of a foole hath no ioy.
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He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- King James Version
He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
- Basic English Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
- Darby Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- Webster's Bible
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
- World English Bible
Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth strife; he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible