Proverbs 17:19

Proverbs 17:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;

whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

19One who loves wrongdoing loves strife;

One who makes his doorway high seeks destruction.

19He who loves transgression loves strife;

He who raises his door seeks destruction.

19He who loves transgression loves strife and is quarrelsome;

He who [proudly] raises his gate seeks destruction [because of his arrogant pride].

19He who loves transgression loves strife;

he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

19The one who loves to argue loves to sin.

The one who builds a high gate is just asking to be destroyed.