When searching for comfort in times of stress or loss, it can be easy to lean into the things that make us feel the most relaxed — maybe a favorite television show, a long walk outside, or reading a good book. But for people of faith, finding comfort can be something much more spiritual. Reciting Bible verses for anxiety or thinking about inspirational women in the Bible, even, can be something that brings peace and calm during chaos. Sometimes, though, you need as much support as you can get from scripture.
That's why having a running list of comforting Bible verses is such an important tool for a Christian to have access to. They can provide some solace after a loved one's death, or be the encouraging words of hope you need. You can read one daily when you need motivation to face the world, or recite them to a friend who has fallen on hard times. No matter how you choose to incorporate comforting psalms in your everyday life, just knowing that you can quickly find verses that bring you peace, calm, and perspective is more important than you might think. If you're looking for an easy-to-access list of comforting Bible verses, here are our favorites to choose from.
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John 1:9
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“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
The Good News: Every person makes mistakes. No one is perfect. But owning up to those mistakes can clear the slate.
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Deuteronomy 31:8
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“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; not not be discouraged.”
The Good News: Trust that the lord will guide you out of any difficult situation.
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John 16:22
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“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
The Good News: You are the only person who can control your joy — don't give that power to anyone else.
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Romans 15:13
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“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.”
The Good News: If you allow it, the Holy Spirit can provide strength when you are lacking it.
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Psalm 46:1
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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
The Good News: God will always help you through, regardless of your relationship with him.
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Psalm 23:4
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“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.”
The Good News: Even death cannot separate us from the never-failing love of God.
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Romans 8:35, 37
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“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
The Good News: God gives us the power to overcome any circumstance, no matter how daunting or overwhelming.
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Deuteronomy 7:9
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"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations."
The Good News: Over and over, the Bible affirms God’s love as “steadfast." In other words, it is available to those who need it, whenever they need it.
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Psalm 119:49–50
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“Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”
The Good News: Don’t lose hope. God’s promises never falter.
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Isaiah 40: 28, 31
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“They who wait for 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.”
The Good News: Those who call on the Lord in faith will find strength they did not know they possessed.
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John 3:16–17
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”
The Good News: Salvation (as well as the confidence that comes with it) is always available to us through the grace of Jesus Christ.
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Isaiah 49:13
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“Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.”
The Good News: There is no suffering beyond the reach of our merciful God.
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Matthew 5:3–5
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
The Good News: God’s love and mercy transcend and confound the expectations of this world.
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Isaiah 51:12
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“I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass.”
The Good News: Don’t be afraid of anyone; your enemies will wither away. God is forever.
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Romans 5:1–2
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“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through ourLord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
The Good News: We stand firm in our faith and in the gift of grace freely granted us through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Lamentations 3:22–23
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“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
The Good News: God’s comfort is renewed over and over again.
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Isaiah 66:13
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“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”
The Good News: God’s love will tenderly nurture you as a mother nurtures a child.
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Romans 8:28
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“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
The Good News: God wills nothing but good for us.
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Psalm 31:7
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“I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul.”
The Good News: God knows your suffering, God feels your pain, God knows you better than you know yourself.
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Romans 8:38–39
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“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The Good News: There is nothing on the face of the earth, not even death itself, that is powerful enough to separate us from the love of God.
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Psalm 27:12
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“Deliver me not unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.”
The Good News: God will offer protection and comfort to you, no matter how many enemies you have.
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Isaiah 41:10
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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 my righteous right hand.”
The Good News: God is always with you, giving you strength whenever you may need it.
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John 16:22
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“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
The Good News: Grief comes and goes, but joy will come, and God will be there throughout every high and low.
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Psalm 116:1-2
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“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”
The Good News: When you cry out for God, he hears you, no matter how long it’s been since you last prayed or cried out for him.
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Deuteronomy 31:6
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“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.”
The Good News: Wherever you go, God is there, so there is no reason to be afraid.
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Romans 8:24
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“For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?”
The Good News: God is the ultimate source of hope.
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Psalm 31:24
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“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
The Good News: If you have the Lord, then you have strength.
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet 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.”
The Good News: Every bit of momentary struggle is fleeting, but the glory that comes with the Kingdom of God is forever.
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Psalm 33:22
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“May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.”
The Good News: God’s love is always with us.
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Hebrews 13:5-6
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“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because 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?’”
The Good News: Be content with your circumstances, because no matter how bad things get, God has never forsaken you.
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John 14:27
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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.”
The Good News: God gives you peace through his love and understanding.
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Psalm 46:10
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“He says, ‘Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”
The Good News: Take comfort and peace in God’s strength.
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Psalm 56:8
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“Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll — are they not in your record?”
The Good News: God knows every tear you cry and every struggle you face, and He is with you.
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Psalm 147:3
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“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
The Good News: God takes care of anyone who is struggling, sad, or hurt.
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1 Peter 5:7
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“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
The Good News: God can handle any amount of anxiety or worry you have, so put it all on Him rather than carrying it all yourself.
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Proverbs 23:18
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“This is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”
The Good News: With God, there is hope. The future isn’t as scary when you think of things this way.
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Matthew 6:34
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“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
The Good News: There is no point in worrying about tomorrow. Take things one day at a time.
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1 Philippians 4:6-7
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“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.”
The Good News: Instead of worrying about how you will handle everything on your own, put all your worries and anxieties on God, who can handle anything.
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2 Timothy 4:17
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“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.”
The Good News: God will stand next to you and give you strength in any situation, no matter how daunting.
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Psalm 31:24
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“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
The Good News: If you have a relationship with God, then there is hope.
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Job 5:11
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“The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.”
The Good News: God takes care of those who are in low, unsafe places. He comforts and protects them.
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John 16:33
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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.”
The Good News: God sent his only son to die for our sins, so he can do anything. There is no need to worry or stress.
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2 Corinthians 1:3
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“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.”
The Good News: God is the ultimate giver of compassion, comfort, and strength, so lean on him in times of need.
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Psalm 32:7
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“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
The Good News: Let God be your place of refuge in tough times. He is ever present.
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Psalm 40:1
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“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.”
The Good News: God will always answer your cries.
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Psalm 55:22
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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
The Good News: Whatever worries you face, put them on God. He will never ignore his children.
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Psalm 56:3
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“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
The Good News: Whenever you are afraid, God is where you should put your trust and worries. He will comfort you.
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Proverbs 29:25
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“Fear of a man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe."
The Good News: Fear can be a downfall for anyone, but trusting in God keeps you protected and safe.
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Isaiah 26:3
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“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust you.”
The Good News: Trusting in God offers a type of peace that is beyond our human understanding.
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Jeremiah 29:11
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“‘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.’”
The Good News: God knows everything about your past, present, and future, and because of this, there is no need to worry.
Olivia MuenterOlivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond.