29 Good Discouragement Bible Verses

We are all just human. Having things in life end up in failure can help us feel discouraged and extremely disappointed. This is the best time to start reminding ourselves of the uplifting and encouraging words shared by our Lord. Here is a look at some of the best discouragement Bible verses to help bring our life back into perspective.

“And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them.” | Isaiah 42:16

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” | Galatians 6:9

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” | Philippians 4:19

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” | Romans 8:28

“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” | Psalm 31:24

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” | 2 Corinthians 12:9 

“but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” | Isaiah 40:31

“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” | 1 Peter 5:7

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” | 1 Corinthians 9:24

“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” | Isaiah 41:10

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,” | Ephesians 2:8

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” | Jeremiah 29:11

“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” | 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”” | Joshua 1:9 

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”” | John 16:33

“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” | 1 Peter 1:6-9

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”” | Deuteronomy 31:8

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” | Romans 8:26

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” | Romans 15:13

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” | John 14:27

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” | John 10:10

“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” | Hebrews 4:16

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” | 1 Corinthians 15:58

“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” | John 16:33

“This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” | 1 John 5:14

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” | Proverbs 3:5-6 

“Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.” | Psalm 27:14

“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” | 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 

“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” | Psalm 34:17-19

Throughout life, we are faced with many moments of sadness and discouragement. Here are some great verses shared from Psalms to help bring your life back into perspective.