Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:19
“He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:19 Context
16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 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. 22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
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Other Translations
He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
- Basic English Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
- Darby Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- Webster's Bible
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
- World English Bible
Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth strife; he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
- Basic English Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
- Darby Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- Webster's Bible
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
- World English Bible
Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He loveth transgression that loveth strife; he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:19
17:17 Was born - Was sent into the world for this, that he might comfort and relieve his brother in adversity.
17:18 Friend - Debtor, for whom being his friend, he becomes surety.
17:20 No good - Shall not get that advantage which he expects.