Random Bible Verses

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Love

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

1 John 4:11 KJV

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  1. Peace

    Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

    Luke 2:14 KJV

  2. Peace

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

    Isaiah 9:6 KJV

  3. Peace

    And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

    James 3:18 KJV

  4. Peace

    Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

    Proverbs 3:17 KJV

  5. Peace

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

    Galatians 5:22–23 KJV

  6. Wisdom

    If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

    James 1:5 KJV

  7. Wisdom

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    Proverbs 1:7 KJV

  8. Wisdom

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

    Proverbs 9:10 KJV

  9. Wisdom

    Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

    Proverbs 4:7 KJV

  10. Wisdom

    How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

    Proverbs 16:16 KJV

  11. Wisdom

    Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

    Proverbs 27:17 KJV

  12. Wisdom

    To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

    Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

  13. Wisdom

    The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

    Proverbs 12:15 KJV

  14. Wisdom

    He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

    Proverbs 13:20 KJV

  15. Wisdom

    Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

    Proverbs 16:3 KJV

  16. Wisdom

    A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

    Proverbs 16:9 KJV

  17. Wisdom

    Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

    Proverbs 22:6 KJV

  18. Wisdom

    A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

    Proverbs 17:22 KJV

  19. Wisdom

    Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

    James 1:19 KJV

  20. Wisdom

    The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

    Proverbs 18:15 KJV

  21. Wisdom

    So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

    Psalm 90:12 KJV

  22. Wisdom

    For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

    Proverbs 2:6 KJV

  23. Wisdom

    Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

    Proverbs 19:20 KJV

  24. Wisdom

    Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

    Psalm 119:105 KJV

  25. Wisdom

    When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

    Proverbs 11:2 KJV

  26. Wisdom

    Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

    Proverbs 3:13 KJV

  27. Wisdom

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

    James 3:17 KJV

  28. Wisdom

    In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

    Proverbs 10:19 KJV

  29. Wisdom

    Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

    Proverbs 15:22 KJV

  30. Wisdom

    Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

    Ecclesiastes 4:9 KJV

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What this page does

Press Next and a verse appears with its book, chapter and verse number. All verses come from the King James Version (KJV), a classic English translation that is in the public domain.

You can narrow the verses to the Old Testament or the New Testament, and pick a theme: hope, love, strength, peace, wisdom, faith or thanks.

How to use it

  1. Choose a testament. Pick the Old Testament, the New Testament, or both.
  2. Choose a theme if you like: hope, love, strength, peace, wisdom, faith or thanks.
  3. Press Next (or the Space bar) for a new random verse.
  4. Read the reference under the verse so you can find it in your own Bible.
  5. Copy the verse to share it or save it.

Ways to use a random Bible verse

Daily reading

Start or end the day with one verse. Read it slowly, then open your Bible to the reference and read the verses around it.

Memorizing scripture

Pick one verse a week to learn by heart. Write it on a card, read it each morning, and test yourself at the end of the week.

Small groups and Sunday school

Use a random verse to open a Bible study or a children's class. Ask the group what it means, where it fits in the chapter, and how it applies today.

Cards and notes

The love, peace and strength themes are a good place to look for a verse for a wedding card, a sympathy note or a message to a friend going through a hard time.

Journaling and prayer

Copy a verse into your journal and write a few lines about what it says to you today. The thanks theme is a natural fit for a gratitude journal.

Family devotions

Press Next at the breakfast or dinner table and let a different family member read the verse each day. Younger children can look up the reference and find the verse in a family Bible.

Tips

  • Read it in context. A single verse is part of a longer passage. Look up the chapter to understand what comes before and after.
  • Expect older English. The King James Version uses words like "thee", "thou" and "hath". Reading a verse aloud often makes it clearer.
  • Use themes for occasions. Hope and strength suit hard days, thanks suits celebrations, and love suits weddings and anniversaries.
  • Share the reference along with the words, so others can look the verse up.
  • Write it out by hand. Copying a verse slowly is one of the easiest ways to remember it.
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Questions

Which Bible translation do you use?

All verses come from the King James Version (KJV), a classic English translation that is in the public domain.

Can I get a random verse about hope or strength?

Yes. Choose a theme – hope, love, strength, peace, wisdom, faith or thanks – and press Next for random Bible verses on that theme.

Can I choose only New Testament verses?

Yes. Set the testament filter to the New Testament, or to the Old Testament, and every verse will come from that part of the Bible.

Why does the wording sound old-fashioned?

The King James Version dates from the early 1600s, so it keeps older words such as "thee" and "thou". Many readers love it for its rhythm.

Is the book, chapter and verse shown?

Yes. Every verse shows its reference, so you can find it in any Bible and read the full passage.

Are the verses really picked at random?

Yes. Each press of Next picks a verse at random from the ones that match your testament and theme filters.

Can I share the verses?

Yes. The King James Version is in the public domain, so you can copy and share the verses freely.

Last updated October 2, 2026