Praying from Proverbs 29:19. Themes: Obedience, Stubbornness, Humility.
Command. The verse is instructing the reader that a servant cannot be corrected by words alone, and that even if they understand, they may not respond. The…
Praying from Proverbs 29:18. Themes: Revelation, Restraint, Law
Promise. The verse promises that those who keep the law will be blessed.
Praying from Proverbs 29:17. Themes: Discipline, Peace, Delight.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to correct their son in order to receive peace and delight in their soul.
Praying from Proverbs 29:16. Themes: Sin, Righteousness, Justice
Promise. The righteous will see the downfall of the wicked when sin increases.
Praying from Proverbs 29:15. Themes: Discipline, Parenting, Shame.
Command. The verse instructs parents to use discipline (the rod of correction) to teach their children wisdom, and warns that failing to do so will result …
Praying from Proverbs 29:14. Themes: Justice, Leadership, Permanence.
Promise. The verse promises that if a king fairly judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Praying from Proverbs 29:13. Themes: Equality, Justice, Mercy.
Promise. Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both the poor man and the oppressor.
Praying from Proverbs 29:12. Themes: Deception, Leadership, Consequences.
Command. The verse commands rulers to not listen to lies, as it will lead to wickedness among their officials.
Praying from Proverbs 29:11. Themes: Anger, Wisdom, Self-control.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to control their anger and not vent it like a fool.
Praying from Proverbs 29:10. Themes: Integrity, Persecution, Evil
Promise. The verse is stating that those who are bloodthirsty will hate a person of integrity and seek to harm them.
Praying from Proverbs 29:9. Themes: Justice, Wisdom, Conflict
Command. The verse is advising the reader not to engage in legal disputes with foolish people as it will only lead to conflict and no resolution.
Praying from Proverbs 29:8. Themes: Mockery, Wisdom, Anger Management.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to be wise and turn away anger instead of being a mocker and stirring up a city.
Praying from Proverbs 29:7. Themes: Justice, Poverty, Righteousness
Command. The verse commands the reader to care about justice for the poor.
Praying from Proverbs 29:6. Themes: Sin, Righteousness, Joy
Promise. The verse promises that the righteous can sing and be glad, while the evil man is snared by his sin.
Praying from Proverbs 29:5. Themes: Deception, Consequences, Relationships.
Command. The verse is warning the reader not to flatter their neighbor, as it will ultimately lead to harm for both parties involved.
Praying from Proverbs 29:4. Themes: Justice, Bribery, Leadership
Command. The verse commands the reader to act justly and avoid taking bribes in order to maintain stability in the land.
Praying from Proverbs 29:3. Themes: Wisdom, Joy, Prostitution
Command. The verse commands the reader to love wisdom in order to bring joy to their father, and warns against being a companion of prostitutes and squande…
Praying from Proverbs 29:2. Themes: Righteousness, Justice, Leadership
Promise. The verse promises that when the righteous thrive, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people will groan.
Praying from Proverbs 29:1. Themes: Pride, Consequences, Repentance.
Command. The verse commands the reader to not stiffen their neck when rebuked, or they will be destroyed suddenly with no remedy.
Praying from Proverbs 28:28. Themes: Fear, Justice, Prosperity.
Promise. The verse promises that when the wicked perish, the righteous will thrive.