60+ Bible verses for comfort, encouragement, hope, peace, and strength in hard times

The following are 60+ Bible verses for comfort, encouragement, hope, peace, and strength when you are going through hard times:

Exodus 14:13-14

“And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again, no more forever. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.’” (NKJV)

Exodus 15:2

“The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” (ESV)

Deuteronomy 20:4

“For the LORD, your God, is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” (NIV)

Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong and of good courage; do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” (NKJV)

Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (ESV)

Psalm 9:9-10

“The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” (NKJV)

Psalm 16:8

“I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” (NIV)

Psalm 23:4

“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 comfort me.” (ESV)

Psalm 27:1

“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?” (KJV)

Psalm 27:12

“Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and such as breath-out violence.” (NKJV)

Psalm 27:14

“Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!” (NKJV)

Psalm 31:1-2

“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.” (NIV)

Psalm 31:24

“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” (NKJV)

Psalm 34:4

“I sought the LORD; he heard me and delivered me from all my fears.” (NKJV)

Psalm 37:23-24

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delights in his way. Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” (NKJV)

Psalm 46:1-3

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” (ESV)

Psalm 46:10

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted on earth! The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” (ESV)

Psalm 62:1-2

“Truly, my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly, he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I will never be shaken.” (NIV)

Psalm 63:1

“You, God, are my God; earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you; my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.” (NIV)

Psalm 73:26

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (NIV)

Psalm 94-19

“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.” (NRSVUE)

Psalm 118:14

“The LORD is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation.” (NKJV)

Psalm 121:1

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” (ESV)

Psalm 145:18-19

“The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” (NIV)

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (ESV)

Isaiah 12:2

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” (ESV)

Isaiah 40:31

“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (NKJV)

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (ESV)

Isaiah 41:13

“For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’” (ESV)

Isaiah 46:4

“Even with your old age and gray hair, I am he; I am he who will sustain you. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you, and I will rescue you.” (NIV)

Jeremiah 29:11-13

“For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (NKJV)

Jeremiah 32:27

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is there anything too hard for me?” (KJV)

Lamentations 3:22-23

“It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions do not fail.”They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” (KJV)

Matthew 5:4

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (NKJV)

Matthew 6:25-34

“Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow, reap, or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they are? Can any one of you, by worrying, add a single hour to your life?

And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers in the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon, in all his splendor, was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (NIV)

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (ESV)

John 16:33

“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (NIV)

Romans 5:3-5

“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (NKJV)

Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” (KJV)

Romans 8:31-32

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” (ESV)

Romans 15:4

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide, we might have hope.” (NIV)

Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (NIV)

1 Corinthians 10:13

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” (NIV)

1 Corinthians 15:58

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (NIV)

1 Corinthians 16:13

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” (NIV)

2 Corinthians 1:3–4

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (NIV)

2 Corinthians 4:16–18

“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (NIV)

Galatians 6:9

“Let us not become weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (NIV)

Ephesians 6:10-13

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (NIV)

Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this means that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (NIV)

Philippians 4:6-7

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (NKJV)

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” (NKJV)

Colossians 1:11

“Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.” (NIV)

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (ESV)

2 Timothy 1:7

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.” (NKJV)

Hebrews 2:18        

“For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (ESV)

Hebrews 13:5-6

“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For he himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say, ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’”  (NKJV)

James 1:2-4

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (NKJV)

1 Peter 5:6-7

“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon him, for he cares for you.” (NKJV)

1 Peter 5:10

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.” (NIV)

Revelation 21:4

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (NKJV)

I hope this is helpful.

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Prayer to become a born-again Christian

“Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner and hereby ask for your forgiveness.

I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that you are the only begotten Son of the living God.

I believe that you were sent by your Father to the earth to save sinners like me.

I now accept you as my personal Lord and Savior.

Come into my heart and baptize me with the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for saving me.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

Amen!”

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Benediction

“The LORD bless you and keep you;

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The LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”

(Numbers 6:24-26)

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