Bible Verses About Hard Times
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for hard times, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 13,128 votes, led by Isaiah 41:10. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Hard Times
Isaiah 41:10528 votes
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.
John 16:33419 votes
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
James 1:12400 votes
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Romans 8:18396 votes
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
James 1:2-4365 votes
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Philippians 4:6-8315 votes
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Joshua 1:9314 votes
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.
Psalms 50:15314 votes
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Romans 8:28310 votes
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 5:3-5279 votes
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Philippians 4:6-7273 votes
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Romans 8:31270 votes
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
2 Corinthians 1:3-4268 votes
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Deuteronomy 31:8241 votes
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
1 Peter 5:7225 votes
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Proverbs 3:5-6196 votes
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Psalms 9:9-10193 votes
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Psalms 46:1-3185 votes
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
James 1:2-3182 votes
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
1 Chronicles 16:11168 votes
Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.
Psalms 62:2165 votes
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9162 votes
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
Philippians 4:6159 votes
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Deuteronomy 31:6151 votes
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Jeremiah 29:11145 votes
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.
What does the Bible say about hard times?
Readers most often cite Isaiah 41:10 on the subject of hard times. Across 13,128 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including John 16:33, James 1:12, Romans 8:18. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.