Verse of the week · Week of August 1, 2027
A soft answer
Sunday's verse is James 1:19-20; Wednesday's companion is Proverbs 15:1. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday August 1, 2027
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
James 1:19-20
Wednesday August 4, 2027 · companion
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
James 1:19-20 · King James Version
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
A simple ratio — quick to listen, slow to speak, slower still to anger. Our wrath rarely produces the good we imagine it will.
- Question
- What makes you quick to speak?
- This week
- Count to ten before every reply this week.
Wednesday · Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
The difficult person is often afraid or in pain. A soft answer — not a weak one — changes the dynamic.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
