Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:19
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Berean Standard Bible
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
King James Version
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
World English Bible
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
American Standard Version
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
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