100 Bible Verses for Encouragement

There are seasons when life feels heavy. Your heart gets tired. Your prayers feel quiet. In moments like these, encouragement is not a luxury. It is a need.

The Bible is filled with words that breathe life into weary souls. God knew we would face fear, doubt, loneliness, and waiting. That is why Scripture speaks again and again about courage, hope, and strength.

This collection of 100 Bible verses for encouragement is meant to be read slowly. Let these verses remind you that God sees you, walks with you, and has not abandoned your story.

Bible Verses for Encouragement in Hard Times

1. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

2. God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

3. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5

4. Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22

5. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them. Psalm 34:17

6. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil. Psalm 23:4

7. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. Psalm 145:14

8. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

9. The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still. Exodus 14:14

10. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2

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Bible Verses for Encouragement and Strength

11. The Lord is my strength and my shield. Psalm 28:7

12. God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29

13. Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31

14. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

15. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Joshua 1:9

16. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear. Psalm 27:1

17. My grace is sufficient for you. 2 Corinthians 12:9

18. The Lord gives strength to His people. Psalm 29:11

19. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

20. He gives power to the faint. Isaiah 40:29

Bible Verses for Encouragement and Hope

21. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11

22. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. Romans 15:13

23. Why, my soul, are you downcast. Put your hope in God. Psalm 42:11

24. The Lord delights in those who hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11

25. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess. Hebrews 10:23

26. Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7

27. Hope does not put us to shame. Romans 5:5

28. The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him. Lamentations 3:25

29. Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction. Romans 12:12

30. The hope of the righteous brings joy. Proverbs 10:28

Bible Verses for Encouragement When Afraid

31. Fear not, for I am with you. Isaiah 41:10

32. The Lord is on my side. I will not fear. Psalm 118:6

33. God has not given us a spirit of fear. 2 Timothy 1:7

34. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3

35. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him. Psalm 34:7

36. Peace I leave with you. John 14:27

37. Perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:18

38. Do not let your hearts be troubled. John 14:1

39. The Lord your God goes with you. Deuteronomy 31:6

40. Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

Bible Verses for Encouragement and Faith

41. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6

42. Faith comes from hearing the message. Romans 10:17

43. We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

44. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5

45. If God is for us, who can be against us. Romans 8:31

46. Commit your way to the Lord. Psalm 37:5

47. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. John 20:29

48. The righteous will live by faith. Romans 1:17

49. Have faith in God. Mark 11:22

50. Let your faith be bigger than your fear. Matthew 17:20

Bible Verses for Encouragement and Peace

51. The Lord bless you and keep you. Numbers 6:24

52. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast. Isaiah 26:3

53. The peace of God will guard your hearts. Philippians 4:7

54. Peace I leave with you. John 14:27

55. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. Colossians 3:15

56. Turn from evil and do good. Seek peace. Psalm 34:14

57. Great peace have those who love Your law. Psalm 119:165

58. Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

59. In peace I will lie down and sleep. Psalm 4:8

60. God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:33

Bible Verses for Encouragement to Keep Going

61. Let us not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9

62. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. Psalm 138:8

63. He who began a good work in you will carry it on. Philippians 1:6

64. Run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1

65. Do not give up. Job 17:9

66. Be steadfast, immovable. 1 Corinthians 15:58

67. Wait for the Lord. Be strong. Psalm 27:14

68. Those who sow in tears will reap with joy. Psalm 126:5

69. The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

70. Do not lose heart. 2 Corinthians 4:16

Bible Verses for Encouragement from God’s Love

71. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans 8:38–39

72. See what great love the Father has lavished on us. 1 John 3:1

73. The Lord your God is with you. Zephaniah 3:17

74. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. Psalm 136:1

75. God is love. 1 John 4:8

76. The Lord is compassionate and gracious. Psalm 103:8

77. I have loved you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3

78. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:26

79. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. Lamentations 3:22

80. You are precious in My eyes. Isaiah 43:4

Bible Verses for Encouragement in Daily Life

81. In all your ways acknowledge Him. Proverbs 3:6

82. The Lord will guide you always. Isaiah 58:11

83. Delight yourself in the Lord. Psalm 37:4

84. Commit your work to the Lord. Proverbs 16:3

85. Serve the Lord with gladness. Psalm 100:2

86. Trust in the Lord forever. Isaiah 26:4

87. Walk by the Spirit. Galatians 5:16

88. Let your light shine before others. Matthew 5:16

89. The Lord watches over you. Psalm 121:5

90. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5

Bible Verses for Encouragement When Waiting

91. Wait for the Lord. Psalm 130:5

92. The Lord is good to those who wait for Him. Lamentations 3:25

93. Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31

94. Be patient and stand firm. James 5:8

95. Trust in the Lord and do good. Psalm 37:3

96. The vision awaits its appointed time. Habakkuk 2:3

97. Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Psalm 37:7

98. The Lord hears your cry. Psalm 40:1

99. He makes everything beautiful in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11

100. The Lord is faithful in all His promises. Psalm 145:13

Encouragement does not always change circumstances. Sometimes it changes the heart that is walking through them.

Keep these verses close. Read them aloud. Pray them slowly. Let them remind you that God’s promises are still alive and working in your life.

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