Bible Verses About Strength

10 verses · KJV

Scripture’s idea of strength is almost the opposite of self-reliance: it is what arrives when our own supply runs out and we lean fully on God. These verses are for the moment you feel you have nothing left — a reminder that His strength is made perfect in exactly that place.

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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Isaiah 41:10

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.

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

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Psalms 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

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Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

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Nehemiah 8:10

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

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Habakkuk 3:19

The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

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Psalms 73:26

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

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What does the Bible say about strength?

Scripture’s idea of strength is almost the opposite of self-reliance: it is what arrives when our own supply runs out and we lean fully on God. These verses are for the moment you feel you have nothing left — a reminder that His strength is made perfect in exactly that place.

What is a good Bible verse for strength?

Isaiah 40:31 is one of the most turned-to passages on strength. It appears below alongside the other verses on this page, each shown in full so you can sit with the whole thought rather than a fragment.

How can journaling help with strength?

Writing down what you are actually carrying — and then reading Scripture in response — turns a verse from words on a page into something spoken into your situation. Nemora was built for exactly this: you write, and Scripture responds.