Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:19
American Standard Version
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Amplified® Bible
He who loves strife {and} is quarrelsome loves transgression {and} involves himself in guilt; he who raises high his gateway {and} is boastful {and} arrogant invites destruction.
Contemporary English Version
The wicked and the proud love trouble and keep begging to be hurt.
Darby English Version
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
Good News Bible
To like sin is to like making trouble. If you brag all the time, you are asking for trouble.
King James Version
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
New American Standard Bible
He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction.
New International Version
He who loves a quarrel loves sin;
he who builds a high gate invites destruction.
New King James Version
He who loves transgression loves strife,
And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction.
Revised Standard Version
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
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