32 Good Bible Verses for High School Graduates

Graduations are a perfect time to celebrate the completion of your hard earned diploma. During this time of great accomplishment, new milestones are achieved. Whether you are delivering a commencement address or just celebrating your independent accomplishment, here is a great look at some Bible verses for high school graduates.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” | Philippians 1:6

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” | Romans 8:28 

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” | Joshua 1:7-9

“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” | Lamentations 3:22-24

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” | James 1:12  

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 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 15:57-58

“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” | Isaiah 40:31 

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” | Proverbs 16:3

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” | Psalm 51:10-11

“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” | Psalms 37:4 

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” | Philippians 2:3-4

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” | 1 Timothy 4:12 

“Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; 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 40:30-31

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.” | Philippians 4:7-8 

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” | Ephesians 2:10

“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” | Micah 6:8

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” | Psalm 91:1-2

“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.” | Proverbs 1:8-9

“How can a young man keep his way pure?  By guarding it according to your word.  With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” | Psalms 119:105

“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.” | 2 Timothy 4:1-5

“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.” | Psalm 105:4 

“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” | Psalm 20:4 

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” | John 14:27

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ” | Philippians 4:4-6 

“Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.  Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way.” | Proverbs 23:18-19

“The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.” | Psalms 126:3

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” | Psalms 28:7

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” | Colossians 2:6-7

“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

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” | Colossians 3:23 

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” | Jeremiah 29:13 

During this special time, a recent graduate may experience starting a new job, go away to college, or become prepared for starting new relationships with others. This collection of scripture will help prepare you during this time of spiritual growth.