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Bible.com Verse of the Day

Fetch the daily verse from Bible.com (YouVersion) including the shareable image.

Quick Commands

Get Verse of the Day (JSON)

python3 ~/clawd/skills/bible/votd.py

Returns:

{
  "reference": "Psalms 27:4",
  "text": "One thing I ask from the LORD...",
  "usfm": "PSA.27.4",
  "date": "2026-01-04T21:00:10.178Z",
  "image_url": "https://imageproxy.youversionapi.com/1280x1280/...",
  "attribution": "Bible.com / YouVersion"
}

Get VOTD and Download Image

python3 ~/clawd/skills/bible/votd.py --download /tmp/votd.jpg

Downloads the 1280x1280 shareable image to the specified path.

Sharing the Verse

When sharing the verse of the day:

1. Use the image_url to display or send the pre-rendered image
2. Include the reference (e.g., "Psalms 27:4")
3. Include attribution: "Bible.com / YouVersion"

Image Details

• Images are 1280x1280 high-quality JPGs
• Pre-rendered with the verse text overlaid on beautiful backgrounds
• Perfect for sharing on social media or messaging

Notes

• The verse changes daily (based on YouVersion's schedule)
• No API key required - scrapes the public Bible.com page
• Always attribute Bible.com/YouVersion when sharing