The website BibleGateway.com tracks the most read Bible verses each year.
They recently released the 2025 numbers.
Here are some of the highlights:
The #1 most read Bible verse this year was Psalm 23:4 –
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.”
In fact, the top 6 verses of 2025 were the 6 verses of Psalm 23. Which means that Psalm 23 was the most read Bible chapter of 2025.
The #7 Bible verse was Jeremiah 29:11 –
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Then, #8 through #23 are all 16 verses of Psalm 91. You may recall verse 1:
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”
So, it should come as no surprise that the most popular book of the Bible (by far) was Psalms, with 40 of the top 100 verses.
If you’re like me and find this sort of thing fascinating, you can read more about their findings for 2025 by clicking the link below. They list the Top 100 Bible verses, among other Bible reading facts.
Bible Gateway Year in Review 2025: Top 100 Bible Verses and More
https://www.biblegateway.com/learn/bible-verses/top-verses-2025-year-in-review
And if you’re like me and many others who love to read, study, and pray through the Psalms, I wanted you to know that all three of my Bible study guides on the Psalms are affordably priced at 99 cents (Kindle) and $9.99 (paperback). Ideal for both individuals and small groups, these books can also be an edifying Christmas present.
How to Pray Like David: Psalms Bible Study Guides (Volumes 1, 2, and 3)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL846YH3
Enjoy!
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