Category A Journey Through Proverbs

🧭 Context of Proverbs 20 This chapter continues Solomon’s string of short, powerful proverbs. The focus here is on moral character, wise living, self-control, and God’s justice. Proverbs 20 gives insight into how God examines our hearts, tests our motives,… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 19 Solomon continues sharing short, practical wisdom sayings. This chapter calls for honest living, discipline, and godly fear. It reveals how foolishness leads to ruin, while integrity and understanding bring favor. It also teaches about human… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 18 Solomon continues delivering wisdom in concise, one-verse proverbs. Proverbs 18 focuses heavily on the power of words, the dangers of pride and isolation, and the importance of discernment in relationships and decision-making. It teaches that… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 17 Proverbs 17 continues Solomon’s collection of wisdom sayings. Each verse provides a standalone nugget of truth, though common themes emerge—especially about relationships, speech, and character. It teaches us how to live peaceably with others, how… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 16 This chapter is filled with wise sayings that encourage trusting God over self-reliance. It addresses leadership, planning, justice, pride, integrity, and communication. Many verses begin with human behavior but end by highlighting God’s control or… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 15 Solomon continues his short, wisdom-filled contrasts between the righteous and the wicked, the wise and the foolish, the peaceful and the hostile. Proverbs 15 highlights the power of gentle words, the value of correction, and… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 14 This chapter is a continuation of Solomon’s wisdom sayings. It presents various moral contrasts and practical truths in short, independent proverbs. The emphasis is on how wisdom leads to life, security, and honor—while foolishness leads… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 13 This chapter continues the “Proverbs of Solomon” style: short, individual sayings that teach moral and practical truth. These proverbs deal with key areas of life—speech, discipline, work, wealth, relationships, and eternal hope—and show how choices… Continue Reading →

🧭 Context of Proverbs 10 Proverbs 10 begins the main collection of Solomon’s proverbs (10:1–22:16). These are short, contrastive couplets, often comparing the righteous and the wicked, wisdom and foolishness, diligence and laziness, blessing and curse. While each verse can… Continue Reading →