Praying from Proverbs 16:32. Themes: Patience, Self-control, Humility
Command. The verse commands the reader to be slow to anger and to rule their spirit.
Praying from Proverbs 16:31. Themes: Aging, Righteousness, Honor
Promise. The verse is stating that gray hair is a symbol of honor and wisdom that is earned through a righteous life.
Praying from Proverbs 16:30. Themes: Evil, Deceit, Wickedness.
Command. The verse is warning the reader to avoid plotting evil and to refrain from compressing their lips in a way that suggests they are hiding something…
Praying from Proverbs 16:29. Themes: Violence, Temptation, Bad Influence.
Command. The verse is warning the reader to avoid being enticed by a violent person and being led astray.
Praying from Proverbs 16:28. Themes: Strife, Gossip, Friendship.
Command. The verse is warning the reader to avoid being a perverse man who stirs up strife and a whisperer who separates close friends.
Praying from Proverbs 16:27. Themes: Wickedness, Speech, Consequences.
Command. The verse is warning the reader to avoid being a worthless person who causes harm with their words.
Praying from Proverbs 16:25. Themes: Deception, Consequences, Wisdom
Command. The verse is warning the reader to not trust their own understanding and to seek guidance from God, as following one’s own way can lead to destruc…
Praying from Proverbs 16:24. Themes: Encouragement, Healing, Kindness.
Promise. The verse promises that pleasant words are sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
Praying from Proverbs 16:23. Themes: Wisdom, Instruction, Learning.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to be wise and use their words to teach and share knowledge.
Praying from Proverbs 16:22. Themes: Wisdom, Punishment, Folly.
Promise. The verse promises that understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Praying from Proverbs 16:21. Themes: Wisdom, Prudence, Instruction
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to be wise in heart and promote instruction through pleasantness of speech.
Praying from Proverbs 16:20. Themes: Prosperity, Trust, Blessing.
Both.
Command: Heed the Word.
Promise: Find prosperity and be blessed by trusting in Yahweh.
Praying from Proverbs 16:19. Themes: Humility, Generosity, Justice.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to have a lowly spirit and associate with the poor rather than being proud and dividing plunder.
Praying from Proverbs 16:18. Themes: Pride, Destruction, Arrogance
Command. The verse is warning the reader to avoid pride and arrogance, as they can lead to destruction and a fall.
Praying from Proverbs 16:17. Themes: Salvation, Obedience, Protection.
Command – Depart from evil and preserve your soul by keeping your way.
Praying from Proverbs 16:16. Themes: Wisdom, Understanding, Value
Command. The verse commands the reader to prioritize wisdom and understanding over material wealth.
Praying from Proverbs 16:15. Themes: Life, Favor, Blessing
Promise. The verse is saying that life and favor come from being in the presence of the king.
Praying from Proverbs 16:14. Themes: Wrath, Wisdom, Death
Command. The verse instructs the reader to be wise and pacify the king’s wrath.
Praying from Proverbs 16:13. Themes: Truth, Righteousness, Delight
Promise. The verse is stating that kings take pleasure in hearing truthful speech.
Praying from Proverbs 16:12. Themes: Righteousness, Kingship, Abomination.
Command. The verse commands kings to not do wrong, as it is an abomination, and reminds them that their throne is established by righteousness.