100 Bible Verses for Hope

This article presents 100 Bible verses for hope, organized by life situations such as fear, waiting, suffering, and renewal. Ideal for devotionals, prayer, encouragement, and quiet reflection.

BIBLE VERSES

Grace Thompson

2/12/20265 min read

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Hope in the Bible is not wishful thinking. It is confident expectation rooted in God’s promises. Scripture speaks hope to the weary, the broken, the waiting, and the fearful.

Instead of a single long list, this article offers 100 Bible verses for hope arranged by life situation, so you can turn directly to what your heart needs today.

When You Feel Afraid (1–15)

Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear, for I am with you.
Psalm 56:3 – When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
John 14:27 – Let not your heart be troubled.
Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is my light and my salvation.
2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear.
Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and courageous.
Psalm 34:4 – I sought the Lord, and He answered me.
Romans 8:15 – You did not receive a spirit of bondage.
Isaiah 43:1 – Do not fear, for I have redeemed you.
Psalm 118:6 – The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
Matthew 10:31 – You are worth more than many sparrows.
Psalm 91:2 – My refuge and my fortress.
Proverbs 29:25 – Trust in the Lord and be safe.
Joshua 1:9 – The Lord your God is with you.
Romans 8:31 – If God is for us, who can be against us?
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When You Feel Hopeless or Discouraged (16–30)

Psalm 42:11 – Put your hope in God.
Isaiah 40:31 – Those who wait on the Lord shall renew strength.
Lamentations 3:31–32 – The Lord will not cast off forever.
Psalm 130:5 – In His word I hope.
2 Corinthians 4:16 – We do not lose heart.
Romans 15:13 – The God of hope fill you with joy.
Psalm 9:18 – The hope of the needy shall not perish.
Isaiah 49:15 – I will not forget you.
Psalm 33:18 – The Lord watches over those who hope in Him.
Micah 7:7 – My God will hear me.
Hebrews 6:19 – Hope as an anchor for the soul.
Job 14:7 – There is hope for a tree if it is cut down.
Psalm 71:14 – I will hope continually.
Zechariah 9:12 – Return to the stronghold, prisoners of hope.
Romans 5:5 – Hope does not disappoint.

When You Are Waiting on God (31–45)

Psalm 37:7 – Rest in the Lord and wait patiently.
Habakkuk 2:3 – Though it tarry, wait for it.
Psalm 27:14 – Wait on the Lord; be of good courage.
Isaiah 30:18 – Blessed are those who wait for Him.
Lamentations 3:25 – The Lord is good to those who wait.
Psalm 62:5 – My hope is from Him.
Proverbs 20:22 – Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.
James 5:7 – Be patient until the Lord’s coming.
Psalm 40:1 – I waited patiently for the Lord.
Isaiah 64:4 – God acts for those who wait for Him.
Romans 8:25 – We wait for it with patience.
Psalm 123:2 – Our eyes look to the Lord.
Psalm 130:6 – My soul waits for the Lord.
Hebrews 10:36 – You have need of endurance.
Psalm 25:3 – No one who hopes in You will be ashamed.

When You Are Suffering or in Pain (46–65)

Psalm 34:19 – The Lord delivers from all troubles.
Isaiah 43:2 – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.
John 16:33 – In this world you will have trouble.
2 Corinthians 1:3–4 – The God of all comfort.
Psalm 66:10 – You have refined us like silver.
Romans 8:18 – Present suffering is not worth comparing.
1 Peter 5:10 – After you have suffered a little while.
Psalm 147:3 – He heals the brokenhearted.
Revelation 21:4 – He will wipe every tear.
Isaiah 61:3 – Beauty for ashes.
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge.
James 1:12 – Blessed is the one who perseveres.
Hebrews 12:11 – Later it yields peaceful fruit.
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your burden on the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:17 – Light and momentary troubles.
Psalm 30:5 – Joy comes in the morning.
Isaiah 26:3 – Perfect peace for the steadfast mind.
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good.
Psalm 126:5 – Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 – Do not grieve as those without hope.

When You Need Renewal and a Fresh Start (66–85)

2 Corinthians 5:17 – A new creation in Christ.
Isaiah 1:18 – Though your sins are like scarlet.
Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart.
Lamentations 3:22–23 – New every morning.
Ezekiel 36:26 – A new heart I will give you.
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by renewing your mind.
Isaiah 43:19 – I am doing a new thing.
Colossians 3:10 – Put on the new self.
Psalm 103:5 – Your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
John 1:12 – Children of God.
Hebrews 8:12 – I will remember their sins no more.
Micah 7:19 – You will cast all sins into the sea.
Psalm 85:6 – Will You not revive us again?
Isaiah 44:22 – Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.
1 John 1:9 – He is faithful to forgive.
Romans 6:4 – Walk in newness of life.
Psalm 40:3 – A new song in my mouth.
Galatians 2:20 – Christ lives in me.
Hebrews 4:16 – Approach the throne of grace.
Psalm 145:14 – The Lord lifts up those bowed down.

Eternal Hope and God’s Promises (86–100)

John 3:16 – Whoever believes shall have eternal life.
Titus 1:2 – Hope of eternal life.
Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ is the same forever.
Psalm 62:6 – I shall not be shaken.
John 11:25 – I am the resurrection and the life.
1 Peter 1:3 – A living hope.
Romans 8:24 – In hope we were saved.
Psalm 16:9 – My heart is glad.
Colossians 1:27 – Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Hebrews 10:23 – Hold fast the hope we confess.
Psalm 73:26 – God is the strength of my heart.
Revelation 22:5 – They will reign forever.
Isaiah 65:17 – New heavens and a new earth.
Psalm 119:114 – My hiding place and shield.
Jude 1:24 – He is able to keep you from falling.

Hope in the Bible is not fragile. It is anchored in God’s character, His promises, and His presence. No matter your season, Scripture offers a word of light.

Return to these verses whenever your heart feels heavy. God’s hope is steady, alive, and never wasted.

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