Proverbs 17:19
He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
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ASV
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
KJV
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
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8 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| אֹ֣הֵֽב | 'O.hev | [one who] loves | H157 → |
| פֶּ֭שַׁע | Pe.sha' | transgression | H6588 → |
| אֹהֵ֣ב | 'o.Hev | [is] loving | H157 → |
| מַצָּ֑ה | ma.Tzah | contention | H4683 → |
| מַגְבִּ֥יהַּ | mag.Bi.ah | [one who] makes high | H1361 → |
| פִּ֝תְח֗וֹ | pit.Cho | entrance his | H6607 → |
| מְבַקֶּשׁ־ | me.va.kesh- | [is] seeking | H1245 → |
| שָֽׁבֶר׃ | Sha.ver | ruin | H7667 → |
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