Bible Verse of the Day

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Proverbs 23:4 NIV

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.

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Daily Verse Reflection

Commentary on Proverbs 23:4-5

(Read Proverbs 23:4-5)

Be not of those that will be rich. The things of this world are not happiness and a portion for a soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them always, cannot hold them long.


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Proverbs 23:4 In-Context

2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.

3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness.

5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

6 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host, do not crave his delicacies;



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

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

English Standard Version

Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.

The Message

Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich; restrain yourself

New King James Version

Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease!

New Living Translation

Don't weary yourself trying to get rich. Why waste your time?

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Saturday, November 08

James 1:22

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Read all of James 1 NIV

Friday, November 07

2 Chronicles 20:1,3-4

After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to make war on Jehoshaphat. ... Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the LORD; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.

Read all of 2 Chronicles 20 NIV

Thursday, November 06

Acts 5:38-39

"Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."

Read all of Acts 5 NIV

Wednesday, November 05

Mark 10:27

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."

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Tuesday, November 04

1 Peter 4:12-13

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

Read all of 1 Peter 4 NIV

Monday, November 03

1 John 3:18

Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

Read all of 1 John 3 NIV

Sunday, November 02

Revelation 3:20

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Read all of Revelation 3 NIV

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