Bible Verse of the Day

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Proverbs 18:6 NIV

A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

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Daily Verse Reflection

Commentary on Proverbs 18:6-7

(Read Proverbs 18:6-7)

What mischief bad men do to themselves by their ungoverned tongues!


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Proverbs 18:6 In-Context

4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.

6 The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.

7 The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives.

8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.



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 fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

English Standard Version

A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.

The Message

The words of a fool start fights; do him a favor and gag him.

New King James Version

A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.

New Living Translation

Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Wednesday, June 25

Matthew 16:26

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Read all of Matthew 16 NIV

Tuesday, June 24

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Read all of Romans 12 NIV

Monday, June 23

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.

Read all of 2 Thessalonians 3 NIV

Sunday, June 22

Hebrews 11:11

By faith Abraham, even though he was past age -- and Sarah herself was barren -- was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.

Read all of Hebrews 11 NIV

Saturday, June 21

Isaiah 40:1

"Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.

Read all of Isaiah 40 NIV

Friday, June 20

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Read all of Psalm 51 NIV

Thursday, June 19

Isaiah 29:13-14

The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men. Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."

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