Praying from Proverbs 19:11. Themes: Discretion, Anger, Forgiveness
Command. The verse instructs the reader to exercise discretion and be slow to anger, and to find glory in overlooking offenses.
Praying from Proverbs 19:10. Themes: Wisdom, Humility, Leadership
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to avoid delicate living if they are a fool or a servant with rule over princes.
Praying from Proverbs 19:9. Themes: Justice, Truth, Consequences.
Command. The verse commands the reader to not bear false witness or utter lies, as there will be punishment for doing so.
Praying from Proverbs 19:8. Themes: Wisdom, Understanding, Self-love
Command. The verse instructs the reader to seek wisdom and understanding in order to love their own soul and find good.
Praying from Proverbs 19:7. Themes: Isolation, Rejection, Friendship
Promise. The verse describes how even the poor person’s friends and relatives avoid him, despite his pleas for their attention.
Praying from Proverbs 19:5. Themes: Justice, Honesty, Consequences.
Command. The verse commands the reader to not bear false witness or lie, as there will be punishment for those actions.
Praying from Proverbs 19:4. Themes: Wealth, Friendship, Poverty.
Promise. The verse suggests that wealth attracts many friends, while poverty causes people to lose their friends.
Praying from Proverbs 19:3. Themes: Foolishness, Subversion, Heart
Command. The verse is warning the reader not to be foolish and to avoid raging against Yahweh.
Praying from Proverbs 19:2. Themes: Wisdom, Zeal, Patience
Command. The verse is advising the reader to not act impulsively without proper knowledge or understanding, as it can lead to mistakes or negative conseque…
Praying from Proverbs 19:1. Themes: Integrity, Wisdom, Foolishness.
Command. The verse commands the reader to prioritize integrity over deceitfulness and foolishness.
Praying from Proverbs 18:24. Themes: Friendship, Loyalty, Betrayal
Promise. The verse promises that there is a friend who will stick closer than a brother, even when many companions may lead to ruin.
Praying from Proverbs 18:23. Themes: Mercy, Wealth, Pride
Command. The verse is a warning to the reader to not answer the poor harshly when they plead for mercy.
Praying from Proverbs 18:22. Themes: Marriage, Blessing, Favor.
Promise. The verse states that finding a wife is a good thing and will result in obtaining favor from Yahweh.
Praying from Proverbs 18:21. Themes: Power, Words, Fruit
Both.
Summary: The verse commands the reader to be mindful of the power of their words, as they have the ability to bring either death or life. It promise…
Praying from Proverbs 18:20. Themes: Speech, Consequences, Satisfaction.
Promise. The verse is saying that a person’s words have the power to bring satisfaction and fulfillment to their life.
Praying from Proverbs 18:19. Themes: Offense, Disputes, Forgiveness
Command. The verse is advising the reader to be cautious in their actions towards their brothers, as offending them can be more difficult to overcome than …
Praying from Proverbs 18:18. Themes: Justice, Separation, Conflict Resolution.
Command. The verse is instructing the reader to use the method of casting lots to settle disputes and keep strong individuals separated.
Praying from Proverbs 18:17. Themes: Justice, Humility, Wisdom
Command. The verse is advising the reader to not rush to judgment based on the first argument presented, but to listen to both sides before making a decisi…
Praying from Proverbs 18:16. Themes: Provision, Favor, Promotion.
Promise. The verse is saying that if a man has a gift, it will open doors for him and bring him before important people.
Praying from Proverbs 18:15. Themes: Wisdom, Discernment, Seeking Knowledge.
Command. The verse is instructing the reader to actively seek knowledge through discernment and listening.