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Proverbs 17:19

American Standard Version

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

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Christian Standard Bible

One who loves to offend loves strife; one who builds a high threshold invites injury.

English Standard Version

Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

One who loves wrongdoing loves strife; One who makes his doorway high seeks destruction.

New International Version

Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

New King James Version

He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

New Living Translation

Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.

World English Bible

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