Bible Verses for Tough Times

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.

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

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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

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.

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

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

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.

For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

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.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

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

And patience, experience; and experience, hope: