80 Encouraging Bible Verses About Strength and Resilience

Life can be challenging, and in those moments when we feel weak, overwhelmed, or uncertain, we often search for strength beyond ourselves. The Bible is filled with powerful verses that remind us of God’s presence, power, and promise to uphold us. Whether you’re facing physical hardship, emotional stress, or spiritual battles, the Word of God offers encouragement and the strength to carry on. These 80 Bible verses will help you uplifting your spirit and reminding you that you are never alone .

God Is Our Strength

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… I will strengthen you and help you.”

Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

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

Habakkuk 3:19 – “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous… the Lord your God goes with you.”

Exodus 15:2 – “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

2 Samuel 22:33 – “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”

Isaiah 12:2 – “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.”

Psalm 18:32 – “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”

Strength in Weakness

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

2 Corinthians 12:10 – “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

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

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

Romans 8:26 – “The Spirit helps us in our weakness.”

Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart.”

Isaiah 40:31 – “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”

Hebrews 11:34 – “Whose weakness was turned to strength.”

Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

1 Peter 5:10 – “After you have suffered a little while… he will restore you and make you strong.”

Encouragement and Courage

Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous… the Lord your God will be with you.”

Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

1 Chronicles 28:20 – “Be strong and courageous, and do the work…”

Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.”

Deuteronomy 20:4 – “For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you…”

Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”

Romans 15:5 – “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude.”

Ephesians 6:10 – “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power…”

Endurance and Perseverance

James 1:12 – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial.”

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

Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good.”

Colossians 1:11 – “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might.”

2 Thessalonians 3:13 – “Never tire of doing what is good.”

Hebrews 12:1 – “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

Psalm 138:3 – “When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.”

1 Peter 1:6-7 – “Though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief…”

2 Timothy 4:17 – “But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength.”

God’s Power in You

Romans 8:31 – “If God is for us, who can be against us?”

John 16:33 – “Take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Ephesians 3:16 – “Out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power.”

Isaiah 33:2 – “Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.”

Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit.”

Psalm 118:14 – “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

Psalm 9:9-10 – “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”

Isaiah 25:4 – “You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress.”

Psalm 144:1 – “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war.”

2 Chronicles 16:9 – “The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”

Praise and Thanksgiving for His Strength

Psalm 59:16 – “I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love.”

Psalm 18:1 – “I love you, Lord, my strength.”

Exodus 15:13 – “In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.”

Psalm 68:35 – “The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.”

1 Samuel 2:4 – “Those who stumbled are armed with strength.”

Psalm 84:5 – “Blessed are those whose strength is in you.”

Psalm 18:39 – “You armed me with strength for battle.”

Isaiah 45:24 – “They will say of me, ‘In the Lord alone are deliverance and strength.'”

Psalm 138:7 – “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.”

2 Samuel 22:40 – “You armed me with strength for battle.”

Trust and Rest in Him

Psalm 62:1-2 – “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.”

Isaiah 30:15 – “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”

Psalm 94:19 – “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.”

Psalm 32:7 – “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble.”

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”

Isaiah 26:3-4 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.”

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

Matthew 6:34 – “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”

Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord will keep you from all harm.”

Rejoicing in Strength

Romans 5:3 – “We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.”

Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.”

Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always.”

James 1:2-3 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials.”

Psalm 63:7-8 – “Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.”

Isaiah 61:3 – “He will give you a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”

Psalm 16:8 – “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”

Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.”

Psalm 19:14 – “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

These verses are a timeless reminder that true strength comes not from ourselves, but from our God who never fails. Let them renew your heart, steady your mind, and uplift your spirit no matter what you’re facing today.