Fear can be a crippling emotion, yet it’s an experience nearly everyone faces at some point in their lives. Whether it’s uncertainty about the future, concerns about finances, or apprehension regarding our relationships, fear has a way of worming its way into our hearts and minds. But the good news is that, as believers, we have been given an incredible resource to combat our fears: the Word of God. In this article, we’ll discover over 200 Bible verses about fear, which provide reassurance, guidance, and strength in times of doubt.
Diving into the sacred Scriptures, we find that the Lord repeatedly urges us to have courage and trust in Him. In fact, the command “do not be afraid” appears in the Bible approximately 365 times. It’s as if God is reminding us every day of the year that there is no reason to fear when we have placed our faith in Him. As you explore the Bible verses about fear shared here, allow His Word to empower and uplift you in your journey to overcome your fears.
Life’s challenges can leave us scared and overwhelmed, but they need not paralyze us. God never intended for us to be limited by our fears. Rather, we are invited to lean on Him – our rock and stay steady, knowing that we can find peace in His presence.
God’s Sovereignty and Protection
1. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
2. Psalm 27:1
“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?”
3. Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
4. Psalm 91:4-6
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.”
5. Proverbs 29:25
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.”
6. Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
7. Isaiah 54:14
“In righteousness, you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you.”
8. Jeremiah 1:8
“Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you, declares the LORD.”
9. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
10. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
11. Matthew 10:28
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
12. Isaiah 35:4
“Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution, he will come to save you.'”
13. Romans 8:15
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'”
14. Exodus 20:20
“Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.'”
15. Lamentations 3:57
“You came near when I called you and you said, ‘Do not fear.'”
16. Proverbs 3:25-26
“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.”
17. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
18. Psalm 56:3-4
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise – in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
19. Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”
20. Psalm 118:6
“The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
21. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
22. John 14:27
“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.”
23. Hebrews 13:5-6
“God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
24. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
25. Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
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Jesus’ Teachings on Fear
26. Matthew 14:27
“But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.'”
27. Luke 12:32
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
28. Mark 5:36
“Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.'”
29. 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.”
30. Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
31. Matthew 10:29
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
32. Luke 8:50
“Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.'”
33. Luke 12:7
“Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
34. Matthew 14:31
“Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you doubt?'”
35. John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
36. Mark 6:50
“Because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately, he spoke to them and said, ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.'”
37. Luke 1:30
“But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.'”
38. Luke 2:10
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'”
39. Luke 5:10
“Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.'”
40. John 12:15
“Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.”
41. Matthew 28:5
“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.'”
42. Luke 12:22-23
“Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.'”
43. Matthew 8:26
“He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.”
44. John 6:20
“But he said to them, ‘It is I; don’t be afraid.”
45. Revelation 1:17
“When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.'”
46. Deuteronomy 20:1
“When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.”
47. Joshua 10:25
“Joshua said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.'”
48. 1 Samuel 17:45
“David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.'”
49. 2 Chronicles 20:15
“He said: ‘Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.'”
50. 2 Kings 6:16
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
51. Ezra 3:3
“Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD, both the morning and evening sacrifices.”
52. Daniel 3:17-18
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”
53. Genesis 15:1
“After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.'”
54. 1 Chronicles 28:20
“David also said to Solomon his son, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.'”
55. Esther 4:16
“‘Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.'”
56. Nehemiah 4:14
“After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, ‘Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.'”
57. Judges 6:23
“But the LORD said to him, ‘Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.”
58. 1 Samuel 22:23
“Stay with me; do not be afraid. The man who wants to kill you is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.”
59. Psalm 31:24
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.”
60. Psalm 112:7-8
“They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end, they will look in triumph on their foes.”
61. Proverbs 28:1
“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”
62. Isaiah 7:4
“Say to him, ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart because of these two smoldering stubs of firewood—because of the fierce anger of Rezin and Aram and of the son of Remaliah.'”
63. Jeremiah 51:46
“Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumors are heard in the land; one rumor comes this year, another the next, rumors of violence in the land and of ruler against rulers.”
64. Judges 4:14
“Then Deborah said to Barak, ‘Go! This is the day the LORD has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the LORD gone ahead of you?’ So Barak went down Mount Tabor, with ten thousand men following him.”
65. Habakkuk 3:19
“The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”
New Testament Accounts of Fearlessness
66. Acts 4:19-20
“But Peter and John replied, ‘Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.'”
67. Acts 18:9
“One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.'”
68. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
69. Philippians 1:14
“And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.”
70. 2 Timothy 4:17
“But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.”
71. Philippians 1:28
“without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.”
72. Acts 27:24
“‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.'”
73. Acts 5:29
“Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than human beings!'”
74. Acts 20:24
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
75. 2 Corinthians 4:17
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
76. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
77. Acts 23:11
“The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.'”
78. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
79. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
80. Acts 21:13
“Then Paul answered, ‘Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.'”
81. Acts 28:15
“The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.”
82. 2 Corinthians 4:16
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
83. 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
84. 2 Corinthians 7:16
“I am glad I can have complete confidence in you.”
85. Ephesians 6:19-20
“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”
Scriptures for Fighting Anxiety
86. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
87. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
88. Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
89. Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”
90. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
91. John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
92. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
93. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
94. Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
95. Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
96. Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
97. John 14:27
“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.”
98. 2 Corinthians 12:10
“That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
99. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
100. Psalm 127:2
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.”
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Divine Comfort in Dark Times
101. Psalm 34:17-18
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
102. Isaiah 43:1-2
“But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 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.'”
103. Psalm 9:9
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
104. Psalm 18:28
“You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.”
105. Psalm 119:50
“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
106. 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.”
107. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
108. Psalm 71:20
“Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.”
109. Psalm 32:7
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
110. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Faith Overcoming Fear
111. Mark 4:40
“He said to his disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?'”
112. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
113. Matthew 9:22
“Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed at that moment.”
114. Romans 10:17
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
115. Romans 5:1
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
116. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
117. 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
118. Hebrews 11:6
“And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
119. Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works so that no one can boast.”
120. Hebrews 12:2
“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
121. 1 John 5:4
“for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
122. James 2:17
“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
123. Galatians 5:6
“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”
124. 2 Timothy 1:12
“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.”
125. Hebrews 11:7
“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith, he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.”
126. James 1:6
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
127. Hebrews 11:27-29
“By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.”
128. 1 Peter 1:8-9
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
129. Matthew 17:20
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly, I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'”
130. James 2:22
“You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.”
The Power of Prayer Against Fear
131. Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
132. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
133. James 5:13
“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.”
134. Ephesians 6:18
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
135. Matthew 21:22
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
136. Mark 11:24
“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
137. 1 John 3:22
“and receive from him anything we ask because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.”
138. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
139. Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
140. Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Verses for Children’s Fears
141. Isaiah 43:1
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!”
142. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
143. Psalm 4:8
“In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.”
144. Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
145. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing.”
146. Matthew 18:10
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”
147. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
148. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
149. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
150. Psalm 27:1
“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?”
151. Lamentations 3:57
“You came near when I called you and you said, ‘Do not fear.”
152. Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
153. Proverbs 1:33
“But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
154. Isaiah 41:13
“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
155. Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
Promises of Deliverance from Evil
156. Psalm 91:14
“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.”
157. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
158. Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
159. Psalm 121:7
“The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life.”
160. Proverbs 2:11
“Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.”
161. Psalm 18:2
“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 of my salvation, my stronghold.”
162. Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
163. Psalm 20:1
“May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.”
164. Psalm 138:8
“The LORD will vindicate me; your love, LORD, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.”
165. Psalm 91:4
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
166. Psalm 140:4
“Keep me safe, LORD, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”
167. Proverbs 2:8
“for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.”
168. Psalm 59:1
“Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.”
169. Psalm 31:20
“In the shelter of your presence you hide them from all human intrigues; you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues.”
170. Romans 8:37
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Trusting in God’s Timing
171. Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
172. Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
173. Psalm 26:3
“My soul is in deep anguish. How long, LORD, how long?”
174. Psalm 46:10
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
175. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
176. Romans 5:6
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.”
177. Psalm 37:7
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
178. Habakkuk 2:3
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
179. Galatians 4:4
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law.”
180. Isaiah 60:22
“The least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will do this swiftly.”
181. Lamentations 3:25-26
“The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.”
182. Job 14:14
“If someone dies, will they live again? All the days of my hard service, I will wait for my renewal to come.”
183. Psalm 69:3
“I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.”
184. Psalm 130:5
“I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word, I put my hope.”
185. 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.”
Affirmations of God’s Strength
186. Isaiah 40:29
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
187. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
188. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
189. 2 Samuel 22:33
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
190. Isaiah 12:2
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
191. Isaiah 58:11
“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
192. Habakkuk 3:19
“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”
193. Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
194. Zechariah 4:6
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.”
195. Psalm 18:39
“You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.”
196. Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
197. Isaiah 33:2
“Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.”
198. Psalm 59:17
“You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.”
199. Psalm 28:7
“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.”
200. 1 Chronicles 16:11
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.”
201. Nehemiah 8:10
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
202. Psalm 29:11
“The LORD gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
203. 1 Corinthians 1:25
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.”
204. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
205. Psalm 44:3
“It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.”
206. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
207. Psalm 68:35
“You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!”
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