Praying from Proverbs 16:11. Themes: Justice, Ownership, Providence.
Promise. The verse is stating that Yahweh is the creator and owner of all weights and measures, implying that he is just and fair in all his dealings.
Praying from Proverbs 16:10. Themes: Judgment, Trustworthiness, Leadership.
Promise. The verse is assuring the reader that a king who speaks inspired judgments will not go back on his word.
Praying from Proverbs 16:9. Themes: Providence, Sovereignty, Trust
Promise. The verse is assuring the reader that even though they may make plans, ultimately God is in control and will guide their steps.
Praying from Proverbs 16:8. Themes: Justice, Righteousness, Contentment.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to prioritize righteousness over wealth and to choose a modest lifestyle over gaining riches through unjust mea…
Praying from Proverbs 16:7. Themes: Obedience, Peace, Enemies.
Promise. Yahweh will make even the enemies of a person at peace with him if his ways please Yahweh.
Praying from Proverbs 16:6. Themes: Mercy, Truth, Atonement
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The command is to depart from evil through the fear of Yahweh. The promise is that iniquity will be atoned for through mercy and truth.
Praying from Proverbs 16:5. Themes: Pride, Judgment, Punishment.
Command. The verse commands the reader to avoid being proud in heart as it is an abomination to Yahweh and will result in punishment.
Praying from Proverbs 16:4. Themes: Providence, Justice, Sovereignty.
Promise. The verse states that Yahweh has made everything for its own end, including the wicked for the day of evil. This suggests that even the wicked wil…
Praying from Proverbs 16:3. Themes: Trust, Success, Guidance
Promise. The verse promises that if one commits their deeds to Yahweh, their plans will succeed.
Praying from Proverbs 16:2. Themes: Pride, Accountability, God’s Omniscience.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to recognize that their own perception of their actions may not be accurate and that Yahweh is the ultimate jud…
Praying from Proverbs 16:1. Themes: Providence, Free Will, Sovereignty
Promise. The verse suggests that while humans may make plans, ultimately the outcome is determined by Yahweh.
Praying from Proverbs 15:33. Themes: Fear, Wisdom, Honor
Command: The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. The reader is commanded to fear Yahweh and to practice humility before receiving hono…
Praying from Proverbs 15:32. Themes: Correction, Despising, Listening
Command. The verse commands the reader to listen to reproof in order to gain understanding and avoid despising their own soul.
Praying from Proverbs 15:31. Themes: Wisdom, Correction, Listening
Promise. The promise is that if one listens to reproof, they will live and be among the wise.
Praying from Proverbs 15:30. Themes: Joy, Good News, Health
Promise. The verse suggests that seeing good things and hearing good news can bring joy and health to a person.
Praying from Proverbs 15:29. Themes: Righteousness, Prayer, Justice
Promise. The verse promises that Yahweh hears the prayer of the righteous, but is far from the wicked.
Praying from Proverbs 15:28. Themes: Righteousness, Speech, Evil.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to weigh their answers carefully, rather than gushing out evil like the wicked.
Praying from Proverbs 15:27. Themes: Greed, Consequences, Integrity.
Command. The verse commands the reader to hate bribes in order to live a peaceful life and avoid trouble in their own household.
Praying from Proverbs 15:26. Themes: Sin, Purity, God’s Displeasure
Command. The verse commands the reader to have pure thoughts, as Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked but is pleased with the thoughts of the pure.
Praying from Proverbs 15:25. Themes: Pride, Humility, Justice
Promise. Yahweh will punish the proud by uprooting their house, but he will protect and preserve the borders of widows.