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🧠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 →
It doesn’t take deep insight to see that our world is broken. Even a child can sense that something isn’t right. War, poverty, sickness, and suffering affect every nation. Our bodies wear out, our systems break down, and death touches… 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 11 Proverbs 11 continues the practical wisdom section of the book. These are short, often one-verse proverbs that contrast righteousness and wickedness, generosity and greed, humility and pride, honesty and deception. The chapter emphasizes the principle… Continue Reading →
🧠Context of Proverbs 12 Proverbs 12 continues the practical wisdom sayings of Solomon. Each verse is typically a stand-alone truth, though many share repeating themes. This chapter emphasizes how wisdom affects character, speech, work, relationships, and ultimately, destiny. ✨… 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 →