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Encouraging Bible Verses

Some days ask more of us than we feel able to give. Encouraging Bible verses have steadied believers for thousands of years, because they point past our circumstances to the character of God. In these passages, Moses tells a nation to be strong, David admits his fear and then sings anyway, and Paul writes of joy from a prison cell. None of them pretend that life is easy. They speak honestly about weakness, loss and waiting, and then they remind us that God is present, faithful and at work. This collection gathers some of the most loved words of encouragement in Scripture, taken from both the Old and New Testaments. Read one slowly, or scroll through them all. Save the verse that speaks to you, send it to a friend who is struggling, and come back whenever you need a reminder that you are not alone.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Joshua 1:9 KJV

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10 KJV

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4 KJV

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27:1 KJV

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Psalm 27:14 KJV

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Psalm 31:24 KJV

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 34:18 KJV

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Psalm 37:4 KJV

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Psalm 37:5 KJV

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1 KJV

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 55:22 KJV

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Psalm 73:26 KJV

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24 KJV

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:2 KJV

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5 KJV

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:6 KJV

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

Isaiah 40:29 KJV

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31 KJV

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Isaiah 43:2 KJV

It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Lamentations 3:22 KJV

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:23 KJV

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Jeremiah 29:11 KJV

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17 KJV

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

Nahum 1:7 KJV

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 6:33 KJV

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 KJV

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14:27 KJV

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 16:33 KJV

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28 KJV

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31 KJV

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Romans 8:38 KJV

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:39 KJV

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:13 KJV

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13 KJV

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:16 KJV

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

2 Corinthians 4:17 KJV

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Galatians 6:9 KJV

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Ephesians 3:20 KJV

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Philippians 1:6 KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:13 KJV

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Hebrews 10:23 KJV

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Hebrews 13:5 KJV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 1:12 KJV

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

1 Peter 5:7 KJV

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

1 Peter 5:10 KJV

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Revelation 21:4 KJV

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most encouraging verse in the Bible?

Many readers point to Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10 and Romans 8:28. Each one rests encouragement on God’s presence and care rather than on circumstances. The most encouraging verse is often the one that speaks to what you are facing right now.

What does the Bible say about being discouraged?

Scripture takes discouragement seriously. Psalm 34:18 says the LORD is close to the brokenhearted, and Galatians 6:9 urges believers not to grow weary in doing good. The Bible offers comfort without denying that the struggle is real.

What Bible verse can I send to encourage a friend?

Try Numbers 6:24–26, Philippians 1:6 or 1 Peter 5:7. Short, personal verses work well. Tap the share button on any verse here to send it as an image.

How can Bible verses help during hard times?

They turn attention from the problem to God’s promises. Reading a verse slowly, praying it back to God and memorizing it can bring it to mind when you need it most, as Psalm 119:50 describes.

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