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


In Context

16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

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 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

17:19He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

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 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.