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Bible Quotes About Destiny

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

Scripture reveals that God sovereignly ordains and perfects the destiny of His people, knowing them intimately even before their birth and establishing their purpose according to His counsel (Jeremiah 1:5; Psalms 138:8; Isaiah 46:10). Believers are called to commit their works to the Lord and seek His guidance through counsel and instruction, which leads to wisdom and the fulfillment of their God-ordained destiny (Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 19:20). God's word is powerful and effective, accomplishing His purposes without fail, assuring that His plans for each life will prosper according to His will (Isaiah 55:11).

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Destiny

Psalms 138:8 — “The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”
Proverbs 16:3 — “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit: Heb. Roll”
Proverbs 19:20 — “Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”
Isaiah 46:10 — “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Isaiah 55:11 — “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave”
Jeremiah 17:10 — “I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”
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”
Habakkuk 2:3 — “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
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.”

Subtopics of Destiny

knowing your destiny

Old Testament Quotes About Destiny (9)

“The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”

Psalms 138:8KJV

“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit: Heb. Roll”

Proverbs 16:3KJV

“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”

Proverbs 19:20KJV

“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”

Isaiah 46:10KJV

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”

Isaiah 55:11KJV

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave”

Jeremiah 1:5KJV

“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”

Jeremiah 17:10KJV

“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”

Jeremiah 29:11KJV

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”

Habakkuk 2:3KJV

New Testament Quotes About Destiny (3)

“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.”

John 16:33KJV

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28KJV

“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”

Romans 8:29KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Destiny in the Bible

What does the Bible say about destiny?

The Bible contains 12 verses about destiny, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding destiny through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about destiny?

There are 12 Bible verses about destiny 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 destiny?

While many verses address destiny, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of destiny you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about destiny?

Destiny is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.