19He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.


In Context

16 What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

17 He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.

18 A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

19 He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

20 He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.

21 A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.

Proverbs 17:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:19He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:19He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:19Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:19He loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.