holy bible new international version 1973

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? —Proverbs 17:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do you value more, money or wisdom? Look closely at our verse. Money without wisdom is worthless. Money will not be put to good use and will...

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. —Proverbs 21:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When we harbor wickedness in our hearts, there are all sorts of "fronts" we have to keep up so people won't know the truth about us. But if righteousness is our...

The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. —Psalm 103:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... There are times in our world history when this promise of God seems like a mirage in the face of brutal governments, racial hatred, and human injustice. But over time...

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. —John 12:46 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... One of the great stories in the Gospel of John is Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a great teacher who came to Jesus at night, and Jesus told him that those...

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. —Colossians 1:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Jesus is Lord!" This...

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. —Proverbs 21:4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "We're number one!" is the cry today. However, the scripture above tells us that it is the wicked who light their own way with their haughty eyes and proud heart. In...

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. —John 6:20-21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus comes to his disciples to comfort them in their worst nightmare - a storm on the...

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. —2 Corinthians 4:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our message is not ourselves. Jesus is Lord. One day all of creation will acknowledge and praise him. But for the people around us to...

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. —Psalm 136:1 and 26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our thankgiving arises from the nature of God and his glory and goodness. The steadfast...

Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. —1 Chronicles 16:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Giving thanks is more than being thankful to God, it is letting others know of his gracious works so they too can come to know him as Father, Redeemer...

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, —Ephesians 1:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Heaven is something we see with our heart. When we are discouraged...

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. —2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God wants us to be...

Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. —2 Samuel 7:22 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "I am Yahweh, who saved you out of Egypt. You must never have any other god, but me!"...

Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. —Psalm 62:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... It is so hard to share the secrets of our hearts with anyone. We want to keep our secret failings, embarrassments, and sins hidden. We fear that...

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: —Isaiah 55:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... In truth, God is always close to those who genuinely seek after him. The real problem is that we drift away from him, lose interest, and leave his presence. So let's seek...

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. —John 3:20-21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Truth is seen in...

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. —Hebrews 10:35-36 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... There are some tough times that go with living. They're...

Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. —Romans 15:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I hate racism and exclusivity. But my loathing does not match God's revulsion at these things. On the other hand, we can anticipate the choir of heaven (see...

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: —1 Peter 3:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Unity and harmony are no accident! They happen because of intention and submission. But more than just states of being, they are...

Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. —John 6:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Do you believe in Jesus? Do you really believe? Shortly after Max Lucado came back from his mission work in Rio, Brazil, he shared with a group...