Verse of the Day

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Proverbs 21:3 NIV

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

English Standard Version

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

The Message

Clean living before God and justice with our neighbors mean far more to God than religious performance.

New King James Version

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

New Living Translation

The LORD is more pleased when we do what is just and right than when we give him sacrifices.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 21:3

(Read Proverbs 21:3)

Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness.


Proverbs 21:3 In-Context

1 In the Lord's hand the king's heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.

3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart- the unplowed field of the wicked-produce sin.

5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Tuesday, November 05

Deuteronomy 8:17-18a

You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.

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Monday, November 04

John 8:31-32

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

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Sunday, November 03

Matthew 6:2

"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full."

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Saturday, November 02

1 John 4:21

And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

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Friday, November 01

1 John 2:12

I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

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Thursday, October 31

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

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Wednesday, October 30

Proverbs 10:18

He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

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