32 Bible Verses About Strength to Encourage You in Hard Times
Fortify your soul with wisdom from the Good Book.
In every season of life, we can turn to the Bible for a guiding light. There are Bible verses about love to deepen our understanding of our relationships and verses about encouragement to lift us up when we are down. And when hard times make us feel weak or depleted, Bible verses about strength can heal and fortify our souls.
The Good Book has a lot to say about finding strength and courage in difficult times, and as you read through the 32 verses that follow, you'll begin to see common theme: Strength comes from God and our faith in him. As it is written in 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."
Scroll through this collection to find the verses that speak the most to you. And if you are looking for a quick dose of inspiration to keep top of mind, here are five Bible verses about strength that are short enough to commit to memory:
- 2 Corinthians 12:9—“My grace is all you need, for my power is the greatest when you are weak.”
- Psalm 73:26—"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
- Nehemiah 8:10—"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
- Psalm 46:5—“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.”
- Philippians 4:13—“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
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Top Bible Verses About Strength
Psalm 46:5
“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“My grace is all you need, for my power is the greatest when you are weak.”
Psalm 68:35
"You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people."
Psalm 119:28
"My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word."
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Jeremiah 32:17
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.”
Psalm 59:16
"But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble."
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."
Proverbs 31:25
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Romans 15:5
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”
Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
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.”
Psalm 121:1-2
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Nehemiah 8:10
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
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."
Exodus 15:2
"The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him."
Joshua 1:9
"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Isaiah 12:2
"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."
Isaiah 40:29
"He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless."
Terri Robertson is the Senior Editor, Digital, at Country Living, where she shares her lifelong love of homes, gardens, down-home cooking, and antiques.
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