50 Bible Verses About Hope To Uplift You In Difficult Times

We all face moments when hope feels out of reach, when problems pile up, prayers seem unanswered, and the future looks uncertain.

If you’re battling anxiety, grieving a loss, or simply needing encouragement, the Scripture offers powerful promises to anchor your soul.

• God keeps His promises (Hebrews 10:23)
• He works all things for good (Romans 8:28)
• Pain is temporary, but joy is coming (Psalm 30:5)
• Even death isn’t the end for believers (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)

Hope in God’s character

“My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my hope is from Him.”

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord.”

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

“And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.”

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

Hope in hard times

“We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint.”

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

“This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope: Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

“Therefore we do not lose heart… For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”

Hope for the future

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”

“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

“But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more.”

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Hope in God’s word

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.”

“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”

“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast.”

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope.”

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God… that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Hope in Christ’s return

“Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven… And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”

“We know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself.”

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.”

“I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

Hope when waiting on God

“Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord!”

“Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you… Blessed are all those who wait for Him.”

“I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation.”

Hope for healing

“I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the Lord.”

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

“I am the Lord who heals you.”

Hope in community

“Two are better than one… If one falls, the other will lift up his companion.”

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Hope against fear

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”

“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

Hope in Creation

36. Genesis 8:22

“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest… shall not cease.”

“Look at the birds… your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not more valuable?”

Hope in spiritual growth

“He who began a good work in you will complete it.”

“We are being transformed into His image from glory to glory.”

Hope in justice

“Commit your way to the Lord… He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light.”

41. Romans 12:19

“Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.”

Hope in old age

“They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing.”

43. Isaiah 46:4

“Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you!”

Hope for parents

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart.”

45. Acts 16:31

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Hope in financial struggle

“My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory.”

47. Malachi 3:10

“Try Me now… if I will not open windows of heaven and pour out blessing.”

Hope for leaders

“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like rivers of water He turns it wherever He wishes.”

Ultimate Hope

“O Death, where is your sting? O Grave, where is your victory?”

“Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”