120 Encouraging Bible Verses (KJV) for Every Season of Life

In life’s highs and lows, the Bible remains a timeless source of strength and peace. These King James Version (KJV) scriptures are grouped by theme to uplift, encourage, and inspire you. Whether you're feeling anxious, weak, or in need of divine protection, there's a verse just for you.

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💪 Strength in the Lord

1. Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

2. Isaiah 40:31 – “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”

3. Psalm 18:32 – “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”

4. Habakkuk 3:19 – “The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet…”

5. Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”

6. Isaiah 12:2 – “Behold, God is my salvation… the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song.”

🕊️ Peace and Comfort in Trials

7. John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you… Let not your heart be troubled.”

8. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “...the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation…”

9. Psalm 34:19 – “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”

10. Romans 8:18 – “...the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory…”

11. James 1:2-4 – “Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations…”

12. Psalm 138:7 – “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me…”

🛡️ God’s Protection and Safety

13. Psalm 91:1-2 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

14. Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

15. Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”

16. Isaiah 43:2 – “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee…”

17. Psalm 32:7 – “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble…”

18. Psalm 34:7 – “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”

🌟 Courage and Boldness

19. Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and of a good courage… for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

20. Deuteronomy 31:6 – “...for the Lord thy God… will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

21. Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”

22. Psalm 31:24 – “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart…”

23. Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not…”

24. 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love…”

🧘 Overcoming Fear and Anxiety

25. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

26. Psalm 56:3 – “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”

27. Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…”

28. 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear…”

29. Psalm 56:11 – “In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.”

30. Hebrews 13:6 – “The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”

✝️ Trusting God's Plan

31. Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart… and he shall direct thy paths.”

32. Psalm 37:5 – “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him…”

33. Jeremiah 17:7 – “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.”

34. Psalm 9:10 – “...they that know thy name will put their trust in thee…”

35. Nahum 1:7 – “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble…”

36. Psalm 125:1 – “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion…”

💬 Words of Hope and Promise

37. John 16:33 – “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

38. Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee… I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

39. Romans 15:13 – “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing…”

40. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you… thoughts of peace, and not of evil…”

41. Lamentations 3:22-23 – “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed… great is thy faithfulness.”

42. Isaiah 26:3 – “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee…”

🙌 Praise and Gratitude

43. Psalm 100:4 – “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving… be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”

44. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks…”

45. Psalm 107:1 – “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.”

46. Psalm 103:2-4 – “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…”

47. Philippians 4:6 – “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving…”

48. Colossians 3:15 – “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts… and be ye thankful.”

💖 God's Unfailing Love

49. Romans 8:38-39 – “...nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God…”

50. John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…”

51. Psalm 36:7 – “How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.”

52. 1 John 4:9 – “In this was manifested the love of God toward us…”

53. Zephaniah 3:17 – “...he will rejoice over thee with joy… he will joy over thee with singing.”

54. Psalm 136:1 – “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

🌱 Spiritual Growth and Endurance

55. Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

56. 2 Corinthians 4:17 – “For our light affliction… worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

57. Romans 5:3-4 – “Tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope.”

58. James 1:12 – “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation…”

59. Philippians 1:6 – “...he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

60. Hebrews 12:1-2 – “...let us run with patience the race that is set before us…”

    ✨ Faith That Moves Mountains

    61. Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

    62. Mark 11:24 – “What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”

    63. Matthew 17:20 – “...if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed... nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

    64. Romans 10:17 – “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

    65. 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

    66. Luke 1:37 – “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”

    🕯️ Light in Darkness

    67. Psalm 119:105 – “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

    68. John 1:5 – “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”

    69. Matthew 5:14 – “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.”

    70. Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.”

    71. Proverbs 4:18 – “But the path of the just is as the shining light…”

    72. John 8:12 – “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness…”

    👑 Identity in Christ

    73. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…”

    74. 1 Peter 2:9 – “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood…”

    75. Galatians 2:20 – “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live…”

    76. Romans 8:16-17 – “The Spirit itself beareth witness… that we are the children of God.”

    77. Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works…”

    78. Colossians 3:3 – “For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.”

    🌻 Encouragement in Discouragement

    79. Psalm 42:11 – “Why art thou cast down, O my soul?… hope thou in God.”

    80. Micah 7:8 – “...when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”

    81. Isaiah 61:3 – “...to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning…”

    82. Romans 8:31 – “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

    83. Psalm 3:3 – “But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”

    84. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”

    🧡 Love and Compassion

    85. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – “Charity suffereth long, and is kind… beareth all things, believeth all things…”

    86. Romans 13:10 – “Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”

    87. 1 John 3:18 – “Let us not love in word… but in deed and in truth.”

    88. Colossians 3:14 – “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

    89. 1 John 4:7 – “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God…”

    90. Ephesians 4:2 – “With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love…”

    💼 Work and Diligence

    91. Colossians 3:23 – “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord…”

    92. Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”

    93. Proverbs 13:4 – “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing…”

    94. Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…”

    95. Galatians 6:4 – “Let every man prove his own work…”

    96. Proverbs 22:29 – “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings…”

    🌍 God’s Sovereignty and Control

    97. Psalm 115:3 – “But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”

    98. Isaiah 46:9-10 – “I am God… declaring the end from the beginning…”

    99. Job 42:2 – “I know that thou canst do every thing…”

    100. Proverbs 19:21 – “There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord…”

    101. Daniel 4:35 – “...he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven…”

    102. Psalm 103:19 – “The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”

    🕊️ Prayer and Intercession

    103. Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call unto me, and I will answer thee…”

    104. Matthew 6:6 – “...pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father… shall reward thee openly.”

    105. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray without ceasing.”

    106. James 5:16 – “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

    107. Philippians 4:6 – “Be careful for nothing… let your requests be made known unto God.”

    108. Romans 12:12 – “...continuing instant in prayer.”

    🌈 God’s Faithfulness

    109. Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that he should lie…”

    110. 2 Timothy 2:13 – “If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful…”

    111. Deuteronomy 7:9 – “...the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy…”

    112. Lamentations 3:23 – “Great is thy faithfulness.”

    113. 1 Corinthians 1:9 – “God is faithful, by whom ye were called…”

    114. Psalm 89:8 – “O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?”

    🕊️ New Beginnings and Restoration

    115. Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember ye not the former things… I will do a new thing…”

    116. Joel 2:25 – “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…”

    117. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “...old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

    118. Ezekiel 36:26 – “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit…”

    119. Revelation 21:5 – “Behold, I make all things new…”

    120. Hosea 6:1 – “Come, and let us return unto the Lord…”