Proverbs 17:19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.In other versions
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
ASV
The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
BBE
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
DBY
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
WEB
Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
YLT
He loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.
ENG
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
WBT
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
BSB
In context
17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.