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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1KJV
HOPE
Bible Verses About Hope
Hope is the quiet confidence that God is at work, even when the road is hard. Biblical hope is not wishful thinking — it is a settled trust in God’s character and promises, the kind that lets us “mount up with wings as eagles” (Isaiah 40:31) and look toward “an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11). These verses offer encouragement for today and assurance for the future. Browse the gallery, save what speaks to you, and share hope with someone who needs it.
Browse the gallery ↓The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1KJV
Browse Scripture Cards About Hope
Hope
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.
Isaiah 40:31KJV
General
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1KJV
General
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.
Joshua 1:9KJV
Hope
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.
Jeremiah 29:11KJV
General
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.
Isaiah 41:10KJV
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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28KJV
Hope
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.
Romans 15:13KJV
Best Bible Verses About Hope
“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.”
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope.”
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.”
“And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.”
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.”
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised.”
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Hope and Encouragement
Scripture is full of encouragement for weary hearts. Hope reminds us that the present struggle is not the whole story, and that God is writing something beyond what we can currently see. Romans 15:13 prays that the “God of hope” would fill us with joy and peace so that we “abound in hope” — a reminder that hope is something God supplies, not something we manufacture alone.
Hope in Hard Times
When life feels heavy, hope anchors the soul. Verses like Isaiah 40:31 promise renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord — they “shall mount up with wings as eagles.” Waiting here is not passive resignation but active trust, the kind that keeps showing up to God day after day and finds strength renewed along the way.
Hope and Faith
Hope and faith walk together. Faith trusts God’s character; hope looks forward to His promises with confident expectation. Hebrews 10:23 urges us to “hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised” — anchoring our hope not in our own resolve but in God’s reliability.
Hope for the Future
Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of plans for peace and “an expected end.” Biblical hope is forward-looking — rooted in God’s good intentions for us, even when the road there is unclear. It lets us face an uncertain future with settled confidence, because the One who holds it is good.
Short Bible Verses About Hope
“My hope is in thee.” Short verses about hope are easy to remember and ideal for sharing a quick word of encouragement.
Holding on to hope
Hope in the Bible is anchored, not fragile. It rests on the faithfulness of the One who made the promises (Hebrews 10:23), which is why Scripture can speak of hope even in lament and loss. Lamentations 3 moves from despair to “great is thy faithfulness” precisely because God’s mercies are new every morning — hope is renewed daily, not earned once.
If you are walking through a hard season, let these verses meet you there. Hope does not pretend the difficulty away; it reframes it against a larger story in which God is still at work and the final word has not yet been spoken. Save a verse, return to it often, and pass it to someone who needs to be reminded that morning comes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Bible verse about hope?+
Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 15:13 are among the most cherished verses about hope, both pointing to God’s peace and good plans.
What does the Bible say about hope in hard times?+
Isaiah 40:31 promises that “they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength,” offering encouragement to keep going through difficulty.
What is a Bible verse about hope and encouragement?+
Romans 15:13 — “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing” — is a beautiful blessing of hope and encouragement.
What is a short Bible verse about hope?+
“My hope is in thee” (Psalm 39:7) is a short and heartfelt verse about placing hope in God.
Can I share Bible verses about hope?+
Yes. Every card can be copied or shared in a tap, and each verse has its own share page so you can encourage someone instantly.