Proverbs 17:19 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel. Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

ASV:

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

BBE:

The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.

DBY:

He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.

ERV:

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

JPS:

He loveth transgression that loveth strife; he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

WBS:

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

WEB:

He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

YLT:

Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.

Proverbs 17:19 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.

Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

17:19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his {k} gate seeketh destruction.
(k) Lifts up himself above his degree.

MHC:

17:19. If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin. 20. There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue. 21. This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child. 22. It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful. 23. The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes. 24. The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness. 25. Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother. 26. It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty. 27,28. A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.

CONC:

Builds Debate Destruction Disobedience Door Doorway Entrance Exalteth Fighting Gate Invites Lover Loves Loveth Loving Makes Maketh Making Quarrel Raises Raiseth Seeketh Seeking Seeks Sin Strife Transgression

Builds Debate Destruction Disobedience Door Doorway Entrance Exalteth Fighting Gate High Invites Loves Loving Makes Maketh Making Quarrel Raises Raiseth Seeketh Seeking Seeks Sin Strife Transgression

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