King James Bible
KJVHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:19
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:19 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
English Revised Version
ERVHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
World English Bible
WEBHe who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
American King James Version
AKJVHe loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.
King James Bible
KJVHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
American Standard Version
ASVHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
English Revised Version
ERVHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
World English Bible
WEBHe who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
American King James Version
AKJVHe loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.