Verse of the Day

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Proverbs 16:18 NIV

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

English Standard Version

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

The Message

First pride, then the crash - the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

New King James Version

Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

New Living Translation

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 16:18

(Read Proverbs 16:18)

When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves.


Proverbs 16:18 In-Context

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,Or "whoever speaks prudently finds what is good"and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Friday, September 04

Luke 6:27-28

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."

Read all of Luke 6 NIV

Thursday, September 03

Isaiah 41:10

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Read all of Isaiah 41 NIV

Wednesday, September 02

Matthew 7:24-25

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock."

Read all of Matthew 7 NIV

Tuesday, September 01

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

Read all of Psalm 119 NIV

Monday, August 31

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

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Sunday, August 30

Deuteronomy 15:7-8

If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs.

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Saturday, August 29

James 4:1-3

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

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