Bible Verses for Courage: Be Strong and of Good Courage

God never says 'don't be scared.' He says 'don't be scared — because I'm with you.' That's the difference these verses make.

23 curated verses·15 promises of God

God sees you

Written by someone who felt exactly this

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1· spoken by Narrator
Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,
1 Corinthians 13:4· spoken by Paul

Spoken by Paul.

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17· spoken by Paul
Promise

Spoken by Paul.

God speaks to this

His direct response to what you're carrying

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7· spoken by Paul
Promise

Spoken by Paul.

But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
Psalms 37:39· spoken by David
Promise

Spoken by David.

However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
2 Timothy 2:19· spoken by Paul
Promise

Spoken by Paul.

Yahweh said to him, "Surely I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man."
Judges 6:16· God speaking
Promise

Spoken by God.

For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul. A Psalm by David.
Psalms 109:31· spoken by David

Spoken by David.

For Yahweh has ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.
Jeremiah 31:11· spoken by Yahweh
Promise

Spoken by Yahweh.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
Promise
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Romans 15:33· spoken by Paul
Prayer

Spoken by Paul.

For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
Psalms 61:3· spoken by David
Prayer

Spoken by David.

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forth and forevermore.
Psalms 125:2· spoken by unknown

Spoken by unknown.

Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.
Psalms 121:8· spoken by David
Promise

Spoken by David.

Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.
Psalms 121:7· spoken by David
Promise

Spoken by David.

Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalms 121:4· spoken by David
Promise

Spoken by David.

Into your hand I commend my spirit. You redeem me, Yahweh, God of truth.
Psalms 31:5· spoken by David
Prayer

Spoken by David.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah.
Psalms 68:19· spoken by David
Prayer

Spoken by David.

Where He's taking you

A promise for what comes next

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
John 14:27· Jesus speaking
Promise

Spoken by Jesus.

"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."
Psalms 46:10· God speaking
Promise

Spoken by God.

For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness. I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more."
Hebrews 8:12· God speaking
Promise

Spoken by God.

Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.
Isaiah 49:16· spoken by Yahweh
Promise

Spoken by Yahweh.

"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you!
Isaiah 49:15· spoken by Yahweh
Promise

Spoken by Yahweh.

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