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Bible Verses for Hard Times

Hard seasons come to everyone. These verses don't pretend the trouble away — they promise a refuge in the middle of it and a purpose that outlasts it.

These Bible verses about hard times are 17 passages from the King James Version (KJV) — gathered to read slowly, pray over, and return to.

  1. 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 8:28

  2. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

    Psalms 34:19

  3. 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.

    Isaiah 41:10

  4. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

    2 Corinthians 4:17

  5. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

    2 Corinthians 4:18

  6. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

    Psalms 46:1

  7. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

    James 1:2

  8. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

    James 1:3

  9. 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.

    James 1:12

  10. Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

    Psalms 55:22

  11. 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.

    John 16:33

  12. The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

    Psalms 9:9

  13. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

    Psalms 27:5

  14. 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.

    Deuteronomy 31:8

  15. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

    Proverbs 3:5

  16. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

    Proverbs 3:6

  17. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

    Psalms 30:5

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about hard times?
Scripture returns to hard times again and again. This page gathers 17 of its clearest King James Version passages in one place, so you can read and reflect on them slowly.
What is a good Bible verse for hard times?
Romans 8:28 — “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.”
How many Bible verses about hard times are in this collection?
17 King James Version (KJV) verses, hand-picked and arranged so you can read them in a few quiet minutes.
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