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Proverbs 17:19
He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.
Proverbs 17:19 · Geneva 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 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of the foole to get wisdome, and he hath none heart?
17 A friende loueth at all times: and a brother is borne for aduersitie.
18 A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.
19 He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.
20 The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.
21 He that begetteth a foole, getteth himselfe sorow, and the father of a foole can haue no ioy.
22 A ioyfull heart causeth good health: but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones.
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