Proverbs 17:19 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁹ One who loves to offend loves strife; one who builds a high threshold invites injury.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ He who loves strife and is quarrelsome loves transgression and involves himself in guilt; he who raises high his gateway and is boastful and arrogant invites destruction.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

Common English Bible

¹⁹ Those who love an offense love a quarrel; those who build a high doorway invite a collapse.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ Whoever dwells on discord loves disputes. And whoever exalts his door seeks ruin.

Proverbs 17:19 Cross References

2 Samuel 15:1

After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run before him.

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah son of Haggith  kept exalting himself, saying, ‘I will be king! ’ He prepared chariots, cavalry, and fifty men to run ahead of him.  ,

Proverbs 16:18

Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 17:14

To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 18:12

Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honour.

Proverbs 24:27

Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field; afterwards, build your house.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.  ,

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear that perhaps when I come I will not find you to be what I want, and you may not find me to be what you want. Perhaps there will be quarrelling,  jealousy,  angry outbursts, selfish ambitions,  slander,  gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

James 1:20

for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.