100+ Bible Quotes for Discouragement – Find Hope & Strength in Tough Times

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” – Psalm 23:4

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” – Isaiah 43:2

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

“Surely he will never forsake you; he will never leave you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:8

“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” – Psalm 32:7

“I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” – Isaiah 40:31

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” – Psalm 28:7

“The Lord gives me strength; I can face anything through him.” – Adaptation of Philippians 4:13

“He stirs up his strength like a man of war; he shouts, ‘Victory!’” – Isaiah 42:13

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” – Lamentations 3:22

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” – Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

“He restores my soul; he leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” – Psalm 23:3

“Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” – 2 Corinthians 4:16

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.” – John 14:27

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3

“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” – Matthew 6:27

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” – John 14:1

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” – Galatians 5:22

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” – Psalm 4:8

“There is perfect peace for those who put their trust in the Lord.” – Isaiah 26:3 (TLB)

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.” – Numbers 6:24-25

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14

“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.” – Jeremiah 29:11

“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” – Psalm 126:5

“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5

“Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 5:5

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” – Hebrews 10:23

“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” – Lamentations 3:25

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life.” – James 1:12

“O Israel, hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 131:3

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.” – Romans 15:13

“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” – Romans 8:25

“We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” – Acts 14:22

“Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you.” – 1 Peter 4:12

“Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” – James 1:2

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness.” – Hebrews 12:11

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17

“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” – Job 13:15

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” – James 1:2 (ESV)

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” – Romans 8:28

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.” – Lamentations 3:22

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” – Psalm 103:8

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast…” – 1 Corinthians 13:4

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” – 1 John 3:1

“Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.” – Psalm 36:5

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” – Jeremiah 31:3

“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” – Psalm 145:9

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” – 1 John 4:10

“For nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:39

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10

“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” – Psalm 56:3

“The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4

“Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” – Mark 4:40

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” – Psalm 23:4

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not afraid, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4

“Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked when it comes.” – Proverbs 3:25

“You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.” – Psalm 91:13

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

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid.” – Joshua 1:9

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6

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

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” – Jeremiah 33:3

“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” – James 5:16

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.” – James 5:13

“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” – Matthew 21:22

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” – Romans 12:12

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7

“Let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” – Jeremiah 29:12

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” – Colossians 4:2

“Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.” – Anonymous (inspired by Scripture)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21

“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” – Proverbs 16:33

“In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” – Job 12:10

“Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.” – Psalm 115:3

“The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.” – Psalm 103:19

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.” – Matthew 10:29

“All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven.” – Daniel 4:35

“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the purposes of his heart to all generations.” – Psalm 33:11

“For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” – Romans 11:36

“The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength.” – Psalm 93:1

“For thus says the Lord… I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity.” – Isaiah 45:7

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me.” – Galatians 2:20

“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.” – 1 Peter 2:9

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” – 1 John 3:1

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” – John 1:12

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession.” – 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” – Ephesians 2:10

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” – Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

“You are complete in him, who is the head over every power and authority.” – Colossians 2:10

“But you belong to God, my dear children. And you have already overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me, you will bear much fruit.” – John 15:5