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    Get the Bible.com Verse of the Day with shareable image.

    By @dbhurley
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    SKILL.md
    ---
    name: bible
    description: Get the Bible.com Verse of the Day with shareable image.
    homepage: https://bible.com
    metadata: {"clawdis":{"emoji":"📖","requires":{"bins":["python3"]}}}
    ---
    
    # 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)
    ```bash
    python3 ~/clawd/skills/bible/votd.py
    ```
    
    Returns:
    ```json
    {
      "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
    ```bash
    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