Praying from Proverbs 11:19. Themes: Righteousness, Consequences, Life
Both.
The command is to pursue righteousness and avoid evil, with the promise of receiving life for doing so and facing death for pursuing evil.
Praying from Proverbs 11:18. Themes: Justice, Consequences, Righteousness
Promise. The verse promises that those who sow righteousness will reap a sure reward, while wicked people will earn deceitful wages.
Praying from Proverbs 11:17. Themes: Mercy, Consequences, Self-care.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to be merciful in order to do good to their own soul. It also warns against being cruel, which will bring trouble t…
Praying from Proverbs 11:16. Themes: Grace, Honor, Violence
Promise. The verse suggests that a woman who is gracious will receive honor, while violent men may obtain riches.
Praying from Proverbs 11:15. Themes: Trust, Responsibility, Consequences.
Command. The verse commands the reader to refuse pledges of collateral in order to be secure.
Praying from Proverbs 11:14. Themes: Guidance, Counsel, Victory.
Command. The verse commands the reader to seek wise guidance and counsel in order to avoid the downfall of a nation and achieve victory.
Praying from Proverbs 11:13. Themes: Trustworthiness, Gossip, Confidentiality.
Command: Keep secrets and do not spread gossip.
Praying from Proverbs 11:12. Themes: Wisdom, Understanding, Neighborly Love.
Command. The verse commands the reader to hold their peace and not despise their neighbor.
Praying from Proverbs 11:11. Themes: Blessing, Uprightness, Wickedness
Promise. The verse states that when the upright are blessed, the city is exalted, but when the wicked speak, the city is overthrown. It is a promise that t…
Praying from Proverbs 11:9. Themes: Destruction, Righteousness, Knowledge
Promise. The righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Praying from Proverbs 11:8. Themes: Righteousness, Deliverance, Justice
Promise. The verse promises that a righteous person will be delivered out of trouble, while the wicked will take their place.
Praying from Proverbs 11:7. Themes: Hope, Power, Wickedness
Promise. The verse is stating that when a wicked man dies, any hope or expectation of power that they may have had also dies with them.
Praying from Proverbs 11:6. Themes: Righteousness, Deliverance, Faithfulness
Both.
Command: Strive for righteousness to be delivered from harm.
Promise: The unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
Praying from Proverbs 11:5. Themes: Righteousness, Direction, Wickedness
Command. The verse instructs the reader to pursue righteousness in order to have direction in life, while warning against wickedness which will lead to one…
Praying from Proverbs 11:4. Themes: Riches, Righteousness, Death
Promise. The verse states that riches will not be of any use in the day of wrath, but righteousness will save from death. Therefore, the promise is that ri…
Praying from Proverbs 11:3. Themes: Integrity, Guidance, Destruction
Command. The verse commands the reader to maintain integrity, as it will guide them towards success and righteousness. Conversely, the verse warns against …
Praying from Proverbs 11:2. Themes: Pride, Humility, Shame
Command. The verse commands the reader to practice humility in order to gain wisdom and avoid shame that comes with pride.
Praying from Proverbs 11:1. Themes: Justice, Honesty, Integrity.
Command. The verse commands the reader to use accurate weights and not to use a false balance.
Praying from Proverbs 10:32. Themes: Righteousness, Wisdom, Speech
Command. The verse instructs the reader to speak in a righteous manner and avoid speaking perversely.
Praying from Proverbs 10:31. Themes: Wisdom, Righteousness, Consequences
Command. The verse instructs the reader to speak wisely and avoid using perverse language. It warns that those who use perverse language will face conseque…