Proverbs 17:19
King James Version (KJV)
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
In context
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Proverbs 17:19 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.