Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness?

44 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Loneliness in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about isolation. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

44
Total Verses
25
Old Testament
19
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Loneliness

  1. 1
    Genesis 2:18
    And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet: Heb. as before him
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 31:6
    Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
    KJV
  3. 3
    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.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Joshua 1:5
    There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
    KJV
  5. 5
    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.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 9:10
    And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 23:1
    A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Psalms 23:4
    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 27:10
    When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. take: Heb. gather me
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 34:17
    The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
    KJV

Subtopics of Loneliness

child abandonment
spouse abandonment
being lonely
feeling lonely

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness? (25 Verses)

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet: Heb. as before him
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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.
There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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.
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. take: Heb. gather me
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. unto: Heb. to the broken of heart of a contrite: Heb. contrite of spirit
A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. in families: Heb. in a house
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I looked: or, Look on the right hand, and see failed: Heb. perished from me cared: Heb. sought after
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Through: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. perfect: Heb. peace, peace mind: or, thought, or, imagination
Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. that: Heb. from having compassion

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness? (19 Verses)

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway , even unto the end of the world. Amen.
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. comfortless: or, orphans
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. his own: or, his own home
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.
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.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Loneliness

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about loneliness. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about loneliness 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 loneliness 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 loneliness needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about loneliness 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 loneliness, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about loneliness?
Explore what the Bible says about isolation. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 44 key verses about loneliness spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about loneliness are there?
There are 44 key Bible verses about loneliness compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about loneliness?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about loneliness is Genesis 2:18 — "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet: Heb. as before him"
Where in the Bible does it talk about loneliness?
Loneliness is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 44 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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Topics Included

This page consolidates Bible verses from 6 related topics:

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