Proverbs 17:19
King James Version (KJV)
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
Proverbs 17:19 Cross References
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
