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One who loves to offend loves strife; one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
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American Standard Version
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
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.