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Bible Quotes About Discouragement

14 Scripture verses about discouragement from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about discouragement? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

14
Total Verses
6
Old Testament
8
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Discouragement

  1. Deuteronomy 31:8 — “And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
  2. Joshua 1:9 — “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
  3. Psalms 31:24 — “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
  4. Proverbs 3:5 — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
  5. Isaiah 53:1 — “Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? report: or, doctrine?: Heb. hearing?
  6. Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
  7. John 10:10 — “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
  8. John 16:33 — “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
  9. Romans 8:26 — “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
  10. Romans 8:31 — “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Old Testament Quotes About Discouragement (6)

And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? report: or, doctrine?: Heb. hearing?
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation

New Testament Quotes About Discouragement (8)

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Discouragement in the Bible

What does the Bible say about discouragement?
The Bible contains 14 verses about discouragement, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding discouragement through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about discouragement?
There are 14 Bible verses about discouragement in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about discouragement?
While many verses address discouragement, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of discouragement you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about discouragement?
Discouragement is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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