Every Prayer Recorded in the Bible

The Bible records 1,779 prayers — raw, honest conversations between people and God. Not formulas. Not templates. Real words from real situations. Organized by who prayed them.

80 prayers shown · organized by speaker

Prayers of David

28 prayers

For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.
Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence?
My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of Yahweh is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.
Into your hand I commend my spirit. You redeem me, Yahweh, God of truth.
One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to see Yahweh's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?

Prayers of Jesus

13 prayers

He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven.
Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" Having said this, he breathed his last.
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'"
Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'
This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."

Prayers of Moses

4 prayers

Before the mountains were brought forth, before you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
The days of our years are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for it passes quickly, and we fly away.
Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations.

Prayers of Sons of Korah

4 prayers

As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

Prayers of Simeon

3 prayers

"Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."

Prayers of Mary

3 prayers

Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.
For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.

Prayers of Job

3 prayers

He said, "Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be the name of Yahweh."
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.
Behold, he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.

Prayers of Paul

3 prayers

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
What a wretched man I am! Who will deliver me out of the body of this death?
and to know Christ's love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Prayers of Asaph

3 prayers

My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Who do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth who I desire besides you.
Until I entered God's sanctuary, and considered their latter end.

Prayers of Solomon

3 prayers

Blessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen.
Praise be to Yahweh God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed.

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