diff --git a/pro/17/19.md b/pro/17/19.md index 8e608341ff..ebc4b5988c 100644 --- a/pro/17/19.md +++ b/pro/17/19.md @@ -1,4 +1,8 @@ -# the one who raises the threshold of his door seeks to destroy +# the one who raises the threshold of his door -Someone raising the thresold of his door is a metaphor for that person intentionally doing something to hurt other people. +Possible meanings are: (1) Someone raising the thresold of his door may represent that person intentionally doing something to hurt other people. Alternate translation: "the one who builds up his entryway" or "the one who makes his doorway so others will trip and fall" or (2) Someone raising the threshold of his door may represent that person making the entrance to their home look more lofty or fancy. Alternate translation: "the one who builds up his entryway" or "the one who makes his doorway more impressive" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) + +# seeks to destroy + +Possible meanings are: (1) This may refer to someone trying to harm other people. Alternate translation: "tries to hurt other people" or (2) This may refer to someone making it likely for others to harm them. Alternate translation: "invites others to ruin them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])