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250 The Bible Quote of the Day: Best Verses for Every Day

Starting the morning with scripture can set the tone for the whole day. This collection gathers 250 passages from the King James Version that work beautifully as the bible quote of the day — short enough to read in a moment, deep enough to carry with you.

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  1. Faith & Trust
  2. Strength & Courage
  3. Love & Compassion
  4. Wisdom & Guidance
  5. Hope & Peace
  6. How to Use the Bible Quote of the Day
  7. Frequently Asked Questions
  8. Editor’s Picks
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The verses are grouped into five themes — faith and trust, strength and courage, love and compassion, wisdom and guidance, and hope and peace — so you can turn to the section that fits your morning. Each passage gives the verse text from the King James Version together with its Book, chapter, and verse, and you can read any passage in its full context at Bible Gateway.

Whether you read one verse with your coffee or share it with someone who needs it, may these words be a steady companion for the day ahead.

Faith & Trust

the bible quote of the day about faith and trust
  1. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” — Romans 10:17
  2. “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:6
  3. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1
  4. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5
  5. “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” — Matthew 21:22
  6. “(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)” — 2 Corinthians 5:7
  7. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” — Ephesians 2:8
  8. “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall havethem.” — Mark 11:24
  9. “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” — James 1:6
  10. “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20
  11. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” — Hebrews 11:6
  12. “And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” — Matthew 17:20
  13. “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” — Mark 9:23
  14. “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” — Luke 1:37
  15. “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” — Romans 1:17
  16. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” — 1 John 5:4
  17. “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” — Psalm 37:5
  18. “Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?” — John 11:40
  19. “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” — Jeremiah 17:7
  20. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” — Isaiah 26:3
  21. “Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:” — Isaiah 26:4
  22. “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” — Psalm 56:3
  23. “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” — Psalm 20:7
  24. “And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.” — Psalm 9:10
  25. “Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.” — Psalm 62:8
  26. “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” — Psalm 91:2
  27. “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.” — Psalm 28:7
  28. “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” — Psalm 118:8
  29. “They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” — Psalm 125:1
  30. “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” — Nahum 1:7
  31. “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” — Isaiah 12:2
  32. “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” — Proverbs 29:25
  33. “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” — John 14:1
  34. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” — Philippians 4:6
  35. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
  36. “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10
  37. “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” — Exodus 14:14
  38. “Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.” — Psalm 115:11
  39. “He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” — Proverbs 16:20
  40. “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” — Psalm 27:14
  41. “Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.” — Psalm 40:4
  42. “Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.” — Psalm 33:20
  43. “O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.” — Psalm 84:12
  44. “Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.” — Isaiah 50:10
  45. “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” — James 1:3
  46. “And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.” — 2 Chronicles 20:20
  47. “Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:” — Psalm 146:5
  48. “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” — Psalm 62:5
  49. “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;” — Romans 4:20
  50. “For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.” — Isaiah 30:15

Strength & Courage

the bible quote of the day about strength and courage
  1. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13
  2. “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31
  3. “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” — Deuteronomy 31:6
  4. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
  5. “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10
  6. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” — Isaiah 41:10
  7. “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9
  8. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
  9. “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1
  10. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” — Ephesians 6:10
  11. “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” — Isaiah 40:29
  12. “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” — Psalm 18:2
  13. “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13
  14. “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
  15. “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” — Habakkuk 3:19
  16. “The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11
  17. “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” — Psalm 73:26
  18. “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.” — 2 Chronicles 15:7
  19. “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” — 1 Corinthians 10:13
  20. “In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” — Psalm 138:3
  21. “The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.” — Psalm 118:14
  22. “God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.” — 2 Samuel 22:33
  23. “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” — Romans 8:31
  24. “Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.” — Isaiah 35:4
  25. “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;” — Ephesians 3:16
  26. “Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;” — Colossians 1:11
  27. “O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.” — Psalm 68:35
  28. “Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.” — 2 Timothy 4:17
  29. “And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.” — 1 Chronicles 28:20
  30. “For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.” — Deuteronomy 20:4
  31. “Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.” — Psalm 105:4
  32. “Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:” — Haggai 2:4
  33. “Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” — Zechariah 4:6
  34. “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” — 1 John 4:4
  35. “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16
  36. “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” — Romans 8:37
  37. “Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong.” — Joel 3:10
  38. “Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:” — Psalm 144:1
  39. “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” — 1 Timothy 6:12
  40. “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” — 2 Timothy 2:1
  41. “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” — Ephesians 6:13
  42. “A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.” — Proverbs 24:5
  43. “And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” — 2 Kings 6:16
  44. “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.” — Isaiah 54:17
  45. “Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.” — Psalm 59:17
  46. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58
  47. “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” — 2 Corinthians 12:10
  48. “Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.” — Deuteronomy 33:25
  49. “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11
  50. “Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.” — Psalm 27:3

Love & Compassion

the bible quote of the day about love and compassion
  1. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,” — 1 Corinthians 13:4
  2. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16
  3. “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” — 1 John 4:8
  4. “We love him, because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19
  5. “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13
  6. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
  7. “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,” — Romans 8:38
  8. “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” — 1 John 3:1
  9. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13
  10. “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” — 1 John 4:10
  11. “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8
  12. “Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:39
  13. “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,” — Ephesians 2:4
  14. “Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.” — Song of Solomon 8:7
  15. “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” — Colossians 3:14
  16. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,” — Galatians 5:22
  17. “Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.” — Proverbs 10:12
  18. “Let all your things be done with charity.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
  19. “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” — John 13:34
  20. “And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.” — 1 John 4:16
  21. “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” — Ephesians 5:2
  22. “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” — John 13:35
  23. “Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.” — Romans 13:10
  24. “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” — 1 Corinthians 13:1
  25. “Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7
  26. “And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.” — 1 Corinthians 13:2
  27. “And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.” — Mark 12:31
  28. “Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.” — 1 Corinthians 13:8
  29. “But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.” — Luke 6:35
  30. “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:” — James 2:8
  31. “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18
  32. “And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” — Matthew 22:39
  33. “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” — Romans 12:9
  34. “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;” — Romans 12:10
  35. “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” — Philippians 2:3
  36. “With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;” — Ephesians 4:2
  37. “And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:” — 1 Thessalonians 3:12
  38. “And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:5
  39. “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” — Jude 1:21
  40. “The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” — Zephaniah 3:17
  41. “O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.” — Psalm 136:26
  42. “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” — Jeremiah 31:3
  43. “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” — Psalm 103:8
  44. “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” — Micah 6:8
  45. “But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” — Psalm 86:15
  46. “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.” — Lamentations 3:22
  47. “How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.” — Psalm 36:7
  48. “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,” — Exodus 34:6
  49. “Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;” — Deuteronomy 7:9
  50. “They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:23

Wisdom & Guidance

the bible quote of the day about wisdom and guidance
  1. “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.” — Proverbs 3:13
  2. “For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6
  3. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” — James 1:5
  4. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” — Proverbs 9:10
  5. “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” — Ecclesiastes 7:12
  6. “For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.” — Proverbs 8:11
  7. “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!” — Proverbs 16:16
  8. “Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.” — Proverbs 3:7
  9. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” — Proverbs 4:7
  10. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105
  11. “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” — Proverbs 11:2
  12. “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.” — Proverbs 12:15
  13. “The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.” — Proverbs 14:8
  14. “Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.” — Proverbs 19:20
  15. “The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.” — Proverbs 15:33
  16. “Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.” — Proverbs 13:10
  17. “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9
  18. “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” — James 3:17
  19. “Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.” — Proverbs 20:18
  20. “And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:” — Daniel 2:21
  21. “Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?” — 1 Kings 3:9
  22. “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” — Psalm 32:8
  23. “For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.” — Ecclesiastes 2:26
  24. “He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.” — Proverbs 17:27
  25. “The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.” — Proverbs 18:15
  26. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” — Colossians 3:16
  27. “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,” — Ephesians 5:15
  28. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12
  29. “And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;” — Isaiah 11:2
  30. “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” — 1 Corinthians 1:25
  31. “There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.” — Proverbs 21:30
  32. “It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.” — Proverbs 10:23
  33. “And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.” — Job 28:28
  34. “So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.” — Proverbs 24:14
  35. “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” — Matthew 10:16
  36. “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.” — Luke 21:15
  37. “Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.” — Ecclesiastes 7:19
  38. “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:” — 1 Corinthians 2:6
  39. “For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.” — Romans 16:19
  40. “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.” — 1 Corinthians 3:19
  41. “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” — Colossians 2:3
  42. “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:” — Ephesians 1:17
  43. “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;” — Colossians 1:9
  44. “Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.” — Psalm 25:4
  45. “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” — Psalm 25:5
  46. “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” — 2 Timothy 3:15
  47. “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” — John 16:13
  48. “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.” — Isaiah 30:21
  49. “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” — Ecclesiastes 12:13
  50. “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.” — Psalm 19:7

Hope & Peace

the bible quote of the day about hope and peace
  1. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11
  2. “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” — Romans 15:13
  3. “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” — Titus 2:13
  4. “The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.” — Lamentations 3:24
  5. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” — 1 Peter 1:3
  6. “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” — Romans 5:5
  7. “Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.” — Psalm 33:22
  8. “But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.” — Psalm 71:14
  9. “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” — Psalm 42:11
  10. “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;” — Hebrews 6:19
  11. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” — John 14:27
  12. “And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.” — Psalm 39:7
  13. “I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.” — Psalm 130:5
  14. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” — Colossians 3:15
  15. “The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” — Numbers 6:26
  16. “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7
  17. “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8
  18. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6
  19. “Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:16
  20. “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” — Psalm 119:165
  21. “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
  22. “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” — Romans 14:17
  23. “And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” — Isaiah 32:17
  24. “When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” — Proverbs 16:7
  25. “I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.” — Psalm 85:8
  26. “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6
  27. “For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;” — Ephesians 2:14
  28. “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” — Psalm 34:14
  29. “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” — Romans 12:18
  30. “For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.” — Isaiah 54:10
  31. “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” — James 3:18
  32. “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” — Matthew 5:9
  33. “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” — Hebrews 12:14
  34. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.” — Psalm 37:37
  35. “Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.” — Proverbs 12:20
  36. “O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:” — Isaiah 48:18
  37. “For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?” — Romans 8:24
  38. “Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.” — Jeremiah 33:6
  39. “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.” — Haggai 2:9
  40. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” — Psalm 122:6
  41. “But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  42. “Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” — Micah 7:7
  43. “The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.” — Psalm 147:11
  44. “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” — Romans 12:12
  45. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” — Revelation 21:4
  46. “Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;” — Zechariah 9:12
  47. “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” — Psalm 126:5
  48. “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” — Malachi 4:2
  49. “Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.” — Ezekiel 37:26
  50. “Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.” — Psalm 16:9

How to Use the Bible Quote of the Day

the bible quote of the day — a lamp unto my feet

Pick one verse each morning — either the next in order, or one from the theme you need most. Read it slowly twice; the second reading often surfaces something the first one missed.

Keep a short journal line: write down the reference and one sentence about what it means for today. Over the weeks, those lines become a quiet map of the season you are walking through.

If a verse meets you strongly, share it. A short text to a friend carrying a heavy day can matter more than you know.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bible quote of the day?

It is a short passage of scripture chosen to read, reflect on, or share each morning — a single verse to anchor the day. This page collects 250 such verses from across the Bible, grouped by theme so you can always find one that fits.

Which Bible translation is used on this page?

Every verse here is quoted from the King James Version (KJV), with its Book, chapter, and verse given after the text so you can look it up anywhere.

How do I choose which verse to read today?

Start with the theme that matches your morning — faith when you need trust, strength when you feel weak, hope when the road looks long. Reading one verse slowly, twice, is better than rushing through ten.

Can I share these verses with others?

Yes. The King James Version is in the public domain, so you are free to copy a verse into a message, a card, or a social post — a small kindness is to include the reference with it.

Editor’s Picks

VerseTheme
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16Love & Compassion
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13Strength & Courage
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11Hope & Peace
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5Faith & Trust
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9Strength & Courage
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” — Romans 8:31Strength & Courage
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” — 1 John 4:8Love & Compassion
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10Faith & Trust
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” — Isaiah 41:10Strength & Courage
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” — John 14:27Hope & Peace
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” — James 1:5Wisdom & Guidance

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