Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Bad Luck?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Bad Luck in the Bible
What does the Bible say about bad luck? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Bad Luck
- 1Deuteronomy 28:10
“And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.”
KJV - 2Joshua 1:8
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have: or, do wisely”
KJV - 3Psalms 20:6
“Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. his holy: Heb. the heaven of his holiness with: Heb. by the strength of the salvation of”
KJV - 4Psalms 35:15
“But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not: adversity: Heb. halting”
KJV - 5Psalms 84:11
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
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- 7Proverbs 1:33
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
KJV - 8Proverbs 3:33
“The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.”
KJV - 9Ecclesiastes 9:11
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
KJV - 10Ecclesiastes 11:1
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. upon: Heb. upon the face of the waters”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bad Luck? (14 Verses)
“And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.”
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have: or, do wisely”
“Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. his holy: Heb. the heaven of his holiness with: Heb. by the strength of the salvation of”
“But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not: adversity: Heb. halting”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.”
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
“The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.”
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. upon: Heb. upon the face of the waters”
“I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight : I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:”
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
“For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.”
“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. destroy: Heb. corrupt”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bad Luck? (3 Verses)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Bad Luck
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about bad luck. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about bad luck and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about bad luck is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on bad luck needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about bad luck with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about bad luck, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Bad Luck?
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