Nehr · Proverbs 17

Proverbs 17:19

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

Proverbs 17:19, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.

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