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Verse of the Day

Monday, August 24, 2026

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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

I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.

Saturday, August 22

Matthew 5:13-16

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."