Praying from Proverbs 20:3. Themes: Peace, Wisdom, Folly.
Command. The verse commands the reader to keep aloof from strife and avoid quarreling, as it is honorable to do so.
Praying from Proverbs 20:2. Themes: Fear, Consequences, Anger.
Command. The verse warns the reader not to provoke the anger of a king, as it could result in the forfeiture of their own life.
Praying from Proverbs 20:1. Themes: temptation, wisdom, self-control
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to not be led astray by wine and beer, as they are deceptive and unwise.
Praying from Proverbs 19:29. Themes: Punishment, Foolishness, Consequences.
Command. The verse warns the reader that there are consequences for being a scoffer or a fool.
Praying from Proverbs 19:28. Themes: Justice, Wickedness, Corruption.
Command. The verse is warning the reader to not be a corrupt witness and to avoid wickedness.
Praying from Proverbs 19:27. Themes: Instruction, Knowledge, Straying.
Command. The verse commands the reader to continue listening to instruction in order to avoid straying from the words of knowledge.
Praying from Proverbs 19:26. Themes: Disrespect, Shame, Reproach.
Command. The verse commands the reader not to rob their father or drive away their mother, as doing so brings shame and reproach.
Praying from Proverbs 19:25. Themes: Discipline, Wisdom, Teachability.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to discipline a scoffer in order to teach the simple prudence, and to rebuke someone with understanding in order to…
Praying from Proverbs 19:24. Themes: Laziness, Procrastination, Consequences.
Command. The verse is a warning against laziness and a call to action to not be like the sluggard who refuses to even feed himself.
Praying from Proverbs 19:23. Themes: Fear of Yahweh, Life, Contentment
Promise. The fear of Yahweh leads to life, contentment, and protection from trouble.
Praying from Proverbs 19:22. Themes: Kindness, Honesty, Poverty
Command: Be kind.
Praying from Proverbs 19:21. Themes: Providence, Sovereignty, Trust
Promise. The verse is assuring the reader that despite their own plans and desires, God’s counsel and will ultimately prevail.
Praying from Proverbs 19:20. Themes: Wisdom, Instruction, Counsel
Command. The verse instructs the reader to listen to counsel and receive instruction in order to become wise in the future.
Praying from Proverbs 19:19. Themes: Consequences, Responsibility, Self-Control.
Command. The verse is warning the reader not to rescue a hot-tempered man because they will continue to cause trouble and require rescuing again.
Praying from Proverbs 19:18. Themes: Discipline, Hope, Parenting
Command. The verse commands the reader to discipline their son in order to give them hope and prevent them from making choices that could lead to their dea…
Praying from Proverbs 19:17. Themes: Compassion, Generosity, Reward
Promise. The verse promises that if someone has pity on the poor and lends to Yahweh, they will be rewarded.
Praying from Proverbs 19:16. Themes: Obedience, Consequences, Pride
Command. The verse commands the reader to keep the commandment in order to keep their soul. It also warns that being contemptuous in one’s ways will lead t…
Praying from Proverbs 19:15. Themes: Slothfulness, Consequences, Work Ethic.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to avoid slothfulness and idleness, as they will lead to negative consequences such as deep sleep and hunger.
Praying from Proverbs 19:14. Themes: Inheritance, Prudence, Marriage.
Promise. The verse is stating that a wise and prudent wife is a gift from God, while material possessions are inherited from fathers.
Praying from Proverbs 19:12. Themes: Wrath, Favor, Power
Promise. The verse is describing the contrasting effects of the king’s wrath and favor, with favor being compared to refreshing dew on the grass. There is …