Proverbs 17:19

Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness

18A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor. 19He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

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Berean Standard Bible
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
American Standard Version (1901)
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Bible in Basic English
The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.
Free Bible Version
People who love sin like to argue; those who build high gates invite destruction.
Geneva Bible 1599
He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.
King James (Authorized) Version
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· disobedience 'ahav ·affectionately loves· strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
Translation for Translators
Those who like to sin also like to cause strife/trouble; and those who build fancy doors in their houses to show that they are very wealthy (OR, speak proudly) are inviting disaster.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Whoever loves conflict loves sin; the one who makes the threshold of his door too high causes bones to be broken.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.