Here are 40 scriptures from the King James Version of the Bible that focus on the theme of confidence. These verses can provide encouragement and strengthen faith in various situations.
- Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
- Hebrews 13:6 – “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
- Proverbs 3:26 – “For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”
- 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.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- 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.”
- Psalm 27:3 – “Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”
- Proverbs 14:26 – “In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.”
- 1 John 5:14 – “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us.”
- Psalm 118:8 – “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.”
- Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.”
- Psalm 20:7 – “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
- Isaiah 26:3-4 – “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”
- Psalm 112:7 – “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”
- Romans 8:31 – “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
- Psalm 56:3-4 – “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.”
- Proverbs 28:1 – “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
- Psalm 46:1-3 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Though it waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.”
- 2 Corinthians 3:5 – “Not that we are sufficient within ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.”
- 1John 3:20-22 – “For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and He knows everything. Beloved if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God. And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do what pleases Him.”
- Jeremiah 17: 7-8 – “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and it is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
- Romans 15:13 – “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.”
- Proverbs 28:26 – “Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but whoever walks in wisdom will be delivered.”
- Hebrews 10:35-36 – “Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.”
- Philippians 4:6-7 –“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding , with guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.”
- Psalm 118:6 – “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
- 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
- John 14:1 – “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.”
Final Thoughts
These verses can serve as a foundation for building and maintaining confidence through faith, reminding believers of God’s omnipresence, strength, and the peace that comes from trusting in Him.