Proverbs 17:19
Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
In context
16 Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor. 19 Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction. 20 A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.
21 He who sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 17:19 in the KJV
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 17:19 in the NIV
Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.