Indeed Bible offers us a lot of courage and hope whenever our life becomes hard. We can use some of the wisdom that has been passed down from the past as a guide to fight anxiety, uncertainty, or stress. God reminds us that he is always with us and we can always move forward in life. That’s why we’ve gathered 150+ encouraging bible quotes to bring you Peace. Let’s dive in!
God’s Promises of Peace
Trusting in God’s Plan
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.”
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.”
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.”
Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
Isaiah 55:8-9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Psalm 9:10 – “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Nahum 1:7 – “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
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.”
Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”
Lamentations 3:25 – “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
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.”
Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
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.”
Psalm 62:8 – “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”
Job 23:10 – “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.”
Psalm 125:1 – “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.”
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.”
Psalm 33:20-22 – “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.”
Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
Peace That Surpasses Understanding
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.”
Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
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.”
Psalm 4:8 – “In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
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.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16 – “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
Romans 15:13 – “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.”
Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalm 34:14 – “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Romans 5:1 – “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Isaiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Luke 2:14 – “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Ephesians 2:14 – “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.”
Galatians 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
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.”
Proverbs 12:20 – “Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.”
James 3:18 – “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
Numbers 6:24-26 – “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Encouragement in Difficult Times
Strength in Trials
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
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.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”
Exodus 15:2 – “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
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.”
Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”
Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
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.”
2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”
2 Samuel 22:33 – “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
Habakkuk 3:19 – “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer.”
Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.”
1 Chronicles 16:11 – “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”
James 1:12 – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life.”
Psalm 9:9-10 – “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.”
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.”
Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.”
Psalm 119:50 – “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
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.”
Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
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.”
2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
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.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 – “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Matthew 6:34 – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come.'”
Luke 12:32 – “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
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… will be able to separate us from the love of God.”
Psalm 112:7 – “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you.”
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.”
Mark 4:39-40 – “He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”
Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Hebrews 13:6 – “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.’”
Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.”
Faith and Hope in God’s Word
Holding Onto Faith
Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Matthew 17:20 – “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.”
Romans 15:13 – “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.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
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.”
Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
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.”
Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
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.”
1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
Romans 10:17 – “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
John 20:29 – “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’”
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.”
Luke 1:37 – “For no word from God will ever fail.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Colossians 2:6-7 – “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught.”
Psalm 112:7 – “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Habakkuk 2:4 – “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright—but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.”
Matthew 21:22 – “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
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.”
The Power of God’s Love
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.”
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.”
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.”
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Jeremiah 31:3 – “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’”
Psalm 136:26 – “Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”
Ephesians 3:17-18 – “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
1 John 4:9-10 – “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
Psalm 86:15 – “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud…”
Isaiah 54:10 – “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken.”
Titus 3:4-5 – “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
Psalm 100:5 – “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
Colossians 3:14 – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
John 15:13 – “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
2 Thessalonians 3:5 – “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”
Hosea 2:19-20 – “I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion.”
Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.”
Luke 6:35 – “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.”
Encouraging Verses for Everyday Life
Joy and Gratitude
Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
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.”
Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
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.”
James 1:2-3 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Psalm 30:11-12 – “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.”
Romans 15:13 – “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.”
Psalm 126:2-3 – “Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’”
2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Ephesians 5:20 – “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Psalm 95:2-3 – “Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.”
Isaiah 61:3 – “To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”
John 15:11 – “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
Luke 6:23 – “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven.”
Habakkuk 3:17-18 – “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
Philippians 1:3 – “I thank my God every time I remember you.”
Living with Purpose
Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
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.”
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.”
Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
1 Corinthians 10:31 – “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever—do not forsake the work of your hands.”
Isaiah 6:8 – “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’”
2 Timothy 1:9 – “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Proverbs 3:6 – “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Luke 12:48 – “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”
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.”
Psalm 90:12 – “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
John 9:4 – “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming when no one can work.”
Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
1 Peter 4:10 – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Final Thoughts!
That’s the wrap-up of our collection of 150+ Encouraging Bible Quotes to Bring You Peace. I hope you can learn something from this post. And don’t forget to use them and share them with your friends.
Which of these verses spoke to you the most? Let me know in the comments below!
