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Proverbs 17:19
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
Proverbs 17:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 17:19 in other translations
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
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In context
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
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