Praying from Proverbs 25:21. Themes: Compassion, Forgiveness, Kindness.
Command. The verse commands the reader to show kindness and generosity towards their enemies by providing them with food and water when they are in need.
Praying from Proverbs 25:19. Themes: Trust, Betrayal, Consequences.
Command. The verse is warning the reader not to put their confidence in someone who is unfaithful during times of trouble, comparing it to a bad tooth or a…
Praying from Proverbs 25:18. Themes: Deception, Consequences, Words
Command. The verse commands the reader not to give false testimony against their neighbor, comparing it to harmful weapons.
Praying from Proverbs 25:17. Themes: Relationships, Boundaries, Respect.
Command. The verse is advising the reader to not spend too much time at their neighbor’s house, in order to avoid wearing out their welcome and causing the…
Praying from Proverbs 25:16. Themes: Moderation, Self-Control, Wisdom.
Command. The verse commands the reader to eat only as much honey as is sufficient, warning against overindulgence.
Praying from Proverbs 25:15. Themes: Patience, Persuasion, Communication
Command. The verse is instructing the reader to use patience and a soft tongue to persuade a ruler.
Praying from Proverbs 25:14. Themes: Deception, Boasting, Gifts
Command. The verse is warning against boasting of gifts deceptively.
Praying from Proverbs 25:13. Themes: Faithfulness, Refreshment.
Promise. The faithful messenger will refresh the soul of his masters, just as the cold of snow in the time of harvest refreshes.
Praying from Proverbs 25:12. Themes: Wisdom, Obedience, Correction.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to be an obedient listener to wise reprovers, comparing their words to valuable gold ornaments.
Praying from Proverbs 25:11. Themes: Wisdom, Speech, Beauty
Promise. The verse is saying that a well-spoken word is valuable and beautiful, like golden apples in a silver setting. It is not giving a command to the r…
Praying from Proverbs 25:10. Themes: Shame, Reputation, Hearing
Command. The verse is advising the reader to be careful with their words and actions so as not to bring shame upon themselves and tarnish their reputation.
Praying from Proverbs 25:9. Themes: Justice, Trust, Confidentiality.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to debate their case with their neighbor but also warns them not to betray the confidence of another.
Praying from Proverbs 25:8. Themes: Justice, Humility, Forgiveness.
Command. The verse commands the reader to not be hasty in bringing charges to court and warns of the potential shame that may come from doing so.
Praying from Proverbs 25:7. Themes: Humility, Honor, Exaltation.
Promise. The verse is assuring the reader that it is better to be invited to a higher position than to be demoted in the presence of someone important.
Praying from Proverbs 25:6. Themes: Humility, Respect for Authority.
Command. The verse commands the reader not to exalt themselves in the presence of the king or claim a place among great men.
Praying from Proverbs 25:5. Themes: Righteousness, Leadership, Justice.
Command. The verse commands the reader to take away the wicked from the king’s presence in order to establish his throne in righteousness.
Praying from Proverbs 25:4. Themes: Purification, Refinement, Sanctification.
Command. The verse commands the reader to remove impurities from their life in order to become refined and pure.
Praying from Proverbs 25:3. Themes: Sovereignty, Mystery, Human nature.
Promise. The verse is stating that the hearts of kings are unsearchable, meaning that their thoughts and motives cannot be fully understood or known.
Praying from Proverbs 25:2. Themes: Concealment, Search, Glory
Command. The verse commands the reader to search out a matter, which is the glory of kings.
Praying from Proverbs 24:34. Themes: Judgment, Consequences, Warning
Promise. The verse is a warning that if one does not listen to wisdom and instruction, they will suffer the consequences of poverty and want coming upon th…