Verse of the Day
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.English Standard Version
The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.The Message
The wise accumulate knowledge - a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much - a sheer waste. The Road to Life Is a Disciplined LifeNew King James Version
Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.New Living Translation
Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites trouble.Proverbs 10:14 In-Context
12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
15 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
16 The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Saturday, May 16
James 1:21
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Read all of James 1 NIVFriday, May 15
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 NIVThursday, May 14
Titus 2:14
Jesus Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Read all of Titus 2 NIVWednesday, May 13
Matthew 6:19-21
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Read all of Matthew 6 NIVTuesday, May 12
Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that moment.
Read all of Matthew 9 NIVMonday, May 11
Matthew 5:44,46-47
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. ... If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
Read all of Matthew 5 NIVSunday, May 10
James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
Read all of James 3 NIVBrowse Daily Bible Verses
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 10:14
(Read Proverbs 10:14)
Whatever knowledge may be useful, we must lay it up, that it may not be to seek when we want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by hearing the word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made of God unto us wisdom.