35 Encouraging Bible Verses

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.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

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.

The promise most often reached for when fear arrives first and reasons come later.

Also on Isaiah 41:13 — Bible Verses About Healing

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.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

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

Spoken to a new leader on the day the work became his.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Written from prison, not from comfort.

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

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.

For the days when the grief is still close.

Also on Psalm 34:19 — Bible Verses About Healing

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.

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

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

Courage framed as company rather than as toughness.

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. renew: Heb. change

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

The image is waiting, not hurrying.

Also on Isaiah 40:8 — Inspirational Bible Verses

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.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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

Strength described as something that arrives in the gap.

[To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of

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

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

Refuge named before trouble is named.

Also on Psalm 46:10 — Inspirational Bible Verses

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.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

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

Often quoted quickly; it repays reading slowly.

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. expected...: Heb. end and expectation

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

Written to people already in exile, not to people about to be rescued.

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

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

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

An invitation addressed specifically to the tired.

Also on Matthew 11:28-30 — Bible Verses About Healing

[A Psalm of David.] 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?

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Fear answered with a question rather than a command.

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

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Permission to hand something over.

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

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

The same idea in the older key.

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.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.

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.

Not a promise of avoiding the water, but of company in it.

Also on Isaiah 43:19 — Inspirational Bible Verses

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

A short line that separates fear from character.

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.

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.

Yea, thou 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.

The valley is walked through, not camped in.

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

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

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

For the middle of a long effort, when results are absent.

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.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

The assurance is about presence, not circumstances.

1[A Song of degrees.] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will...: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come? 2My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

1I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? 2My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.

1I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come? 2My help [cometh] from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.

A traveling song, meant to be said on the road.

5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

5Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. 6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

5Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

Advice for decisions made without full information.

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

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

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

Four short imperatives, easy to remember under pressure.

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

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah. Psalm 32 [A Psalm] of David. Maschil.

Courage addressed to the waiting, not to the acting.

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. rest: Heb. be silent

Yahweh, your God, is among you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.

An unusually tender image from a stern book.

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.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

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

Trouble acknowledged plainly before comfort is offered.

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.

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

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

A blessing rather than an instruction.

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

This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

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

A line for beginning the day rather than ending it.

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

Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.

A short verse from a book rarely opened.

22It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

22It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. 23They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.

22[It is of] Jehovah`s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.

Written in the middle of a lament, which is what gives it weight.

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.

In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.

Answer described as strength rather than as rescue.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. perfect...: Heb. peace, peace mind: or, thought, or, imagination

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]; because he trusteth in thee.

Peace tied to attention rather than to circumstance.

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

A closing blessing, useful as a closing thought.

But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. for: or, about

But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory and the lifter up of my head.

For the day when the criticism came from close by.

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, Yahweh will be a light to me.

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah will be a light unto me.

Written from the floor, looking up.

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,

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

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,

Ends on scale rather than on reassurance.