Do you find yourself in a difficult moment? Get your spirits back with this selection of the best encouraging verses in the Bible. When life presents us with obstacles, there is nothing better to restore our spirits than the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures.
Hope and encouragement verses
There are times in life when we are presented with challenges or trials that make it difficult to keep our spirits up: financial problems, illness, the loss of a loved one…
Although there are many difficulties to deal with throughout our worldly existence, none are left unanswered in the Bible. The Holy Scriptures offer us the strength and encouragement we need to move forward through the divine words of God, who knows everything about us.
He always accompanies us and helps us, giving us the necessary comfort at every moment.
While it is true that even the most emotionally strong person can succumb to discouragement at times and experience the unpleasant feeling of loss of control, demotivation and fatigue, it is also true that even the weakest person can find the strength and inspiration needed to move forward in the Word of God.
We invite you to read some of the encouraging verses the Bible gives us.
Biblical texts of encouragement and hope
God’s servants are characterized by their strength, courage, boldness and bravery. For his encouragement and loyalty to the Most High even in the most difficult moments.
God gives us through the Bible the mandate to be courageous and strong so as not to be deceived by the evils of the world. It is the task of every good Christian to remain alert, turning to the Bible as often as necessary to regain the courage and motivation to continue with energy in the ways of God.
Bible quotes of encouragement and hope
The Bible is replete with quotes and phrases that offer encouragement to the reader.
Here are some of these quotes accompanied by a brief reflection that you can follow up yourself.
We invite you to meditate on the following biblical quotes of encouragement.
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“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”. Isaiah 41:10
God is bigger than any of our problems. There is nothing to fear, he will never leave us alone. -
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him”. Nahum 1:7
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“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
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“As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon. I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me”. Salmo 55:16-18
There can be no greater feeling of encouragement than the assurance that God will always answer our prayers. Although sometimes the answer may not be immediate in terms of delivering us from a particular evil, it instantly gives us the peace and perspective needed to overcome any difficulty. -
“The name of the Lord is fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe”. Proverbs 18:10
Give yourself to God in the moments when you need strength and encouragement. In Him you will find shelter. -
“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”. John 16:33
Jesus’ death and resurrection represent the ultimate victory. Christ won eternal life for all of us. This certainty gives us courage even in pain and trouble. -
“I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved”. Psalm 16:7-8
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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging”. Psalm 46:1-3
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“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”. Isaiah 40:30-31
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“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”. Ephesians 6:13
If you trust in the Lord and surrender to His Word, nothing and no one will be able to defeat you. Your armor will be impregnable even in the face of the greatest threats.
Verses to brighten up your day
What better way to start the day than with the divine inspiration of the Bible.
These verses are ideal to start the day with the best energy and the best mood possible.
Get going with the Word of God!
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“The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?; The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?”. Psalm 27:1
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“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”. Psalm 28:7
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“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”. Psalm 42:5
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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”. Psalm 46:1
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;”. Proverbs 3:5
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“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
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“Even if you have serious problems, I will always be with you; you will cross rivers and not drown, you will walk in fire and not get burned.”. Isaiah 43:2
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“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
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“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
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“So put your worries in God’s hands, for he cares for you”. 1 Pedro 5:7
Encouraging verses to overcome adversity
If you are going through a difficult time in your life and feel besieged by worry and anguish, you are sure to find the comfort you need in the following encouraging verses.
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“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you”. Joshua 1:5
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“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”. Isaiah 41:10
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“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;”. Psalm 121:2-3
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“For no word from God will ever fail.”. Luke 1:37
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“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.”. John 16:33
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“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:” Psalm 37:5
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“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”. John 14:1
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“Then Jesus said: -Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”. Matthew 11:28
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“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint”. Isaiah 40:31
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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”. Psalm 46:1
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“Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow down before you with their faces to the ground; they will lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.”. Isaiah 49:23
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“You who answer prayer, to you all people will come”. Psalm 65:2
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“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him”. Nahum 1:7
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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety”. Psalm 4:8
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“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”. Jeremias 29:12
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“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”. Micah 7:8
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“Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.”. Psalm 64:1
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“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”. John 15:7
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“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.”. Proverbs 21:31
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“But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love”. Psalm 33:18
Encouraging verses to keep going
These encouraging verses will push you to move forward with the renewed energy that God’s Word offers you.
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“And to you who suffer he will give rest, just as he has given rest to us. This will happen when the Lord Jesus will appear from heaven amid flames of fire, with his mighty angels”. 2 Tesalonicenses 1:7
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“He said, “Listen, inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem, listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says: “Do not be afraid! Do not be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours but God’s!”. 2 Crónicas 20:15
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“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will triumph over death”. Job 19:25
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“Do not be afraid of them,” the Lord said to Joshua, “for I have given you the victory. Not one of them will be able to stand against you.”. Joshua 10:8
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“Your sun shall never set; your moon shall never go down. For the Lord will be your everlasting light. Your days of mourning will come to an end”. Isaiah 60:20
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“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord himself will go before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you nor forsake you”. Deuteronomio 31:8
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“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and delivered me”. Psalm 118:5
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“I called upon you, and you came to me; “Do not be afraid,” you said to me. You, Lord, took my side and saved my life”. Lamentaciones 3:57-58
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“When I called out to you, you answered me; you encouraged me and renewed my strength”. Psalm 138:3
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“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still”. Exodus 14:14
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“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him”. Psalm 103:13
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“They captured it that same day and put it to the sword and totally destroyed everyone in it, just as they had done to Lachish”. Joshua 10:35
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“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn[b] of my salvation, my stronghold”. Psalm 18:2
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“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations”. Isaiah 61:4
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“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”. Psalm 55:22
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“Who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions”. Hebrews 11:33
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“They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord”. Psalm 112:7
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“Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow”. Jeremiah 31:13
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“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all”. Psalm 34:19
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“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew 6:26
Encouraging verses to dedicate
We all have friends or family members who are going through a rough patch. If you want to contribute your grain of sand so that your loved ones can move forward in faith and hope in Jesus Christ, here are some encouraging verses for you to dedicate to them.
Share the Word of the Lord with those who need it most.
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“The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? ; The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
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“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28:7
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“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5
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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5
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“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
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“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2
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“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” Isaiah 41:10
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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
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“So put your worries in God’s hands, for he cares for you.” 1 Pedro 5:7
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“I can do all this through him who gives me strength”. Philippians 4:13
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“ my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me”. 2 Samuel 22:33
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“ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power”. Efesios 6:10
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“Said: The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;”. 2 Samuel 22:2
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“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always” 1 Chronicles 16:11
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“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”. 2 Corinthians 10:4
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He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever”. Psalm 21:4
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“If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”. Mark 9:23
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“I will surely bless you and give you many descendants” Hebrews 6:14
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“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security”. Jeremiah 33:6