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Poetry and prayerJonah 2:1–10
Jonah 2:1–10 is a prayer spoken from inside the fish. It uses strong picture-language to describe distress, rescue and renewed thanks to Yahweh, while still staying connected to the fish story at the end.
Poetry and prayerHabakkuk 3:1–16
Habakkuk 3:1–16 is a prayer that moves from awe and mercy to powerful images of Yahweh’s rule, then ends with the prophet trembling and waiting quietly for trouble to come.
Poetry and prayerLuke 1:46–56
Mary’s song is a poem of praise to God. She speaks about what God has done for her, what God is like, and how God helps humble people and remembers his mercy to Israel.
Poetry and prayerLuke 1:67–80
Zechariah’s song praises God for bringing salvation and mercy. It looks back to God’s promises and then speaks directly about the child, who will prepare the Lord’s way and point people towards forgiveness and peace.
Poetry and prayerJohn 17:1–26
In this prayer, Jesus speaks to the Father about glory, eternal life, his present followers, and those who will later believe.
Poetry and prayerRomans 11:33–36
These verses are a hymn of praise that marvels at God’s wisdom, knowledge and glory. They respond with wonder, using questions that show God is greater than human understanding.
Poetry and prayerEphesians 3:14–21
This prayer shows what Paul asks God to do in believers. It moves from kneeling before the Father, to strength and love within, and ends by praising God for power that goes beyond human asking or thinking.
Poetry and prayerPhilippians 1:3–11
In this prayer, the writer gives thanks for these people, explains why he feels this way, and asks for their growth.
Poetry and prayerColossians 1:3–14
In this prayer, thanks and requests belong together. The writers thank God for what they have heard about the Colossians, then ask for continued growth that matches the good news they have received.
Poetry and prayer2 Thessalonians 3:1–5
In these verses, the writer asks for prayer and then speaks encouragement over the believers.
Poetry and prayer1 Timothy 2:1–8
This passage urges those addressed to pray broadly and thoughtfully. Prayer here includes requests, intercessions and thanksgiving, and it is connected with God’s saving purpose, Christ Jesus’ unique role, and a tranquil, godly life.
Poetry and prayerHebrews 13:15–19
Hebrews 13:15–19 calls the readers to offer praise to God through him, to keep doing good and sharing, to obey their leaders, and to pray for the writer and companions.
Poetry and prayerJames 5:13–18
James 5:13–18 teaches how believers should respond to different situations with prayer, praise, confession and care for one another.
Poetry and prayer1 John 5:13–17
John writes to believers so they may know they have eternal life and keep believing in the Son of God.
Poetry and prayerRevelation 15:1–4
In this vision, John hears a victory song that praises God’s works, ways, holiness, and rule over the nations.
Poetry and prayerRevelation 18:9–20
This lament-song shows how Babylon’s fall affects those who benefited from her. Earthly voices cry over lost power and trade, but the last line turns upward and calls heaven to rejoice at God’s judgment.
