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Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Nehemiah 8:10 KJV

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  1. Kindness

    Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

    Proverbs 12:25 KJV

  2. Kindness

    Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

    Proverbs 16:24 KJV

  3. Kindness

    And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

    Matthew 25:40 KJV

  4. Kindness

    Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

    Luke 6:36 KJV

  5. Kindness

    The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

    Psalm 145:9 KJV

  6. Kindness

    For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

    Psalm 117:2 KJV

  7. Kindness

    For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

    Isaiah 54:10 KJV

  8. Kindness

    He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

    Proverbs 22:9 KJV

  9. Kindness

    Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

    2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV

  10. Kindness

    As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

    Galatians 6:10 KJV

  11. Kindness

    Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

    Matthew 5:16 KJV

  12. Kindness

    Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

    Romans 12:15 KJV

  13. Kindness

    The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

    Psalm 103:8 KJV

  14. Kindness

    The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

    Proverbs 11:25 KJV

  15. Kindness

    Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

    Matthew 5:42 KJV

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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.
  • Want more encouragement? Browse classic motivational quotes.

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