Bible Verse of the Day

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Proverbs 15:16 NIV

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

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Daily Verse Reflection

Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17

(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)

Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.


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Proverbs 15:16 In-Context

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth with turmoil.

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.



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

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

English Standard Version

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.

The Message

A simple life in the Fear-of-God is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.

New King James Version

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.

New Living Translation

It is better to have little with fear for the LORD than to have great treasure with turmoil.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Saturday, May 03

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

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Friday, May 02

Matthew 16:13-16

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Read all of Matthew 16 NIV

Thursday, May 01

Psalm 62:7

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Read all of Psalm 62 NIV

Wednesday, April 30

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Read all of 1 Peter 4 NIV

Tuesday, April 29

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

Read all of Daniel 4 NIV

Monday, April 28

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Read all of Hebrews 4 NIV

Sunday, April 27

Jonah 2:8

"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs."

Read all of Jonah 2 NIV

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