Bible Verse of the Day

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Proverbs 16:28 NIV

A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.

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Daily Verse Reflection

Commentary on Proverbs 16:27-28

(Read Proverbs 16:27-28)

Ungodly men bestow more pains to do mischief than would be needful to do good. The whisperer separates friends: what a hateful, but how common a character!


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Proverbs 16:28 In-Context

26 The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.

27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.

28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

29 A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.

30 Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.



Interpretations of Today's Verse

The Bible has been interpreted in various ways to ensure its message reaches people from different languages, cultures, and perspectives. These interpretations offer unique insights into the meaning of the scripture.

King James Version

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

English Standard Version

A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

The Message

Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.

New King James Version

A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

New Living Translation

A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Wednesday, February 26

Hebrews 11:1,3

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. ... By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Read all of Hebrews 11 NIV

Tuesday, February 25

Psalm 94:12

Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law.

Read all of Psalm 94 NIV

Monday, February 24

2 Corinthians 5:17

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Read all of 2 Corinthians 5 NIV

Sunday, February 23

Matthew 6:33

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Read all of Matthew 6 NIV

Saturday, February 22

Psalm 91:1-2

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Read all of Psalm 91 NIV

Friday, February 21

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Read all of Galatians 6 NIV

Thursday, February 20

Psalm 16:11

You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Read all of Psalm 16 NIV