Bible verses about
loneliness
For the lonely, the Bible’s great promise is presence: "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." God sets the solitary in families and walks with those who feel forgotten. These King James verses speak to the ache of being alone.
12 verses about loneliness (KJV)
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Deuteronomy 31:6
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.
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Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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Psalms 68:6
God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
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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.
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Psalms 27:10
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
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Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
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Psalms 25:16
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
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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.
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Psalms 23:4
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.
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John 14:18
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
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Psalms 139:7
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
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Psalms 139:8
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
Questions, answered plainly
What does the Bible say about loneliness?
The Bible answers loneliness with God’s abiding presence: "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5), and "God setteth the solitary in families" (Psalms 68:6). Jesus promises, "lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world" (Matthew 28:20).
What Bible verse helps with feeling alone?
Verses many turn to include Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalms 27:10 ("When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up"), and Psalms 139:7–8, which says there is nowhere we can go from God’s presence.
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