Proverbs 17:19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
The setting
Solomon observes his court in Jerusalem, Israel, ~950 BC. He watches nobles build ostentatious gates and start unnecessary conflicts...
The emotion here: weary of watching people self-destruct through arrogance
The original word
pesha (פשע) — deliberate rebellion, not accidental wrongdoing
Why it matters
High gates were status symbols that also made homes military targets during sieges
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 17:19
The two halves connect: those who love conflict often flaunt their status, both leading to downfall
Common misconceptionPeople think the 'high gate' is about home security. It's about prideful display that invites attack from enemies and God's judgment.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 17:19
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 17:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 17:19 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include rebellion, pride. Notable phrases: loves disobedience; loves strife; builds high gate; seeks destruction.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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