Verse of the Day
Proverbs 11:18 NIV
The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.English Standard Version
The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.The Message
Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.New King James Version
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.New Living Translation
Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.Proverbs 11:18 In-Context
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19 Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Saturday, December 27
Psalm 119:1-2
Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
Read all of Psalm 119 NIVFriday, December 26
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Read all of 1 Timothy 6 NIVThursday, December 25
Luke 2:11
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
Read all of Luke 2 NIVWednesday, December 24
Matthew 1:23
"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" -- which means, "God with us."
Read all of Matthew 1 NIVTuesday, December 23
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Read all of Isaiah 9 NIVMonday, December 22
Micah 5:2
"You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."
Read all of Micah 5 NIVSunday, December 21
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Read all of Isaiah 7 NIVBrowse Daily Bible Verses
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 11:18
(Read Proverbs 11:18)
He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it.