Author: Tekna Truth

This chapter isn’t just a collection of pithy sayings—it’s a tapestry of divine authority, human responsibility, and the tension between our perceptions and God’s reality. Below, I’ll expand on key verses with a richer analysis. Verse 1: Divine Sovereignty Over Human Will “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the…

Proverbs 21 offers a rich collection of wisdom sayings, primarily attributed to Solomon, focusing on themes like righteousness, justice, humility, and the sovereignty of God. The chapter opens with a striking image: “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will” (v. 1). This…

The chapter opens with a warning about excess: “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise” (Proverbs 20:1). This verse sets the tone, cautioning against the dangers of overindulgence. It’s not just about alcohol—though that’s the explicit focus—but about anything that clouds judgment or stirs…

Proverbs 19:1“Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.”Integrity outweighs wealth. God values a life of righteousness over material gain or clever but deceitful words. From His perspective, a blameless character reflects His nature far more than earthly status or manipulative speech. The perverse fool may seem to prosper,…

Proverbs 18:1 Hebrew: לְתַאֲוָה יְבַקֵּשׁ נִפְרָד בְּכָל־תּוּשִׁיָּה יִתְגַּלָּעTranslation: “One who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.”Commentary: The unwise isolate themselves, driven by selfish cravings, rejecting collective wisdom. The wise, by contrast, value community and counsel, reflecting a spiritual humility that trusts God’s design for relationships. Proverbs 18:2 Hebrew:…

Proverbs 17:1 Translation: “Better a dry morsel with peace in it than a house full of sacrificial feasts with strife.”Commentary: This proverb pits simplicity against abundance, favoring a modest life of tranquility over lavishness marred by conflict. The “dry morsel” suggests meager fare, yet its peace (שַׁלְוָה) is a treasure surpassing the noisy bounty of…

Proverbs 17 is a rich chapter in the Book of Proverbs, filled with practical wisdom and insights about human behavior, relationships, and the pursuit of a godly life. Traditionally attributed to King Solomon, this collection of sayings offers timeless guidance. Proverbs 17:1 – “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full…

Proverbs 16 is a rich chapter in the Book of Proverbs, filled with wisdom about life, decision-making, and our relationship with God. It’s part of the sayings attributed to King Solomon, known for his deep insight into human nature and divine principles. Let’s break it down a bit with some commentary on key themes and…

Proverbs 15, from the Old Testament of the Bible, is a rich chapter filled with practical wisdom and moral insights, primarily attributed to King Solomon. It contrasts the behaviors and outcomes of the wise and the foolish, the righteous and the wicked, often in succinct, poetic couplets. Below is a commentary on some key themes…