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Proverbs 17:19

Conflict and reconciliationPride

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.

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BSB
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
KJV
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.
ASV
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
DARBY
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
BLB
The one loving transgression loves strife; the one making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
ÅB
Den som elsker trette, elsker synd; den som gjør sin dør høy, søker sin egen undergang.
OTB
Den som elsker en krangel elsker synd; den som hever sin dørstokk søker ødeleggelse.
B1930
Den som elsker trette, elsker synd; den som gjør sin dør høi, søker sin egen undergang.

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