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Proverbs 17:19
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
Proverbs 17:19 · Darby 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 transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
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In context
16 To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
17 The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
21 He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.
22 A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
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