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Proverbs 17:19

New King James Version

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

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American Standard Version

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

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 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.