Bible verses about strength
The Bible presents strength as something God supplies to the weary, often in weakness, rather than something people produce for themselves.
“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.”Isaiah 40:31 · KJV
- Verses
- 16
- Key passage
- Isaiah 40:31
- Translation
- King James
- Updated
- 2026-10-27
Most scripture about strength is written to people who have run out of it: exiles, soldiers, the sick. The verses below return to the same idea, that strength is received and renewed, and that it often shows up when a person admits they have little left.
16 verses about strength
“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.”
Isaiah 40:31 · KJV“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13 · KJV“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1 · KJV“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 · KJV“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
Psalm 28:7 · KJV“The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
Exodus 15:2 · KJV“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.”
Nehemiah 8:10 · KJV“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalm 18:2 · KJV“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. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 · KJV“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.”
Joshua 1:9 · KJV“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.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 · KJV“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Ephesians 6:10 · KJV“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 · KJV“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 3:19 · KJV“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalm 73:26 · KJV“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2 · KJVQuestions
What does the Bible say about strength?
The Bible presents strength as something God supplies to the weary, often in weakness, rather than something people produce for themselves. A good place to start is Isaiah 40:31.
Where does the Bible talk most about strength?
Key passages include Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 46:1. This page lists 16 verses from the Old and New Testaments.
Which Bible translation is used?
The King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States. Other translations use different wording for the same passages.
Related topics
Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain in the U.S.). Verses were selected by hand. Last reviewed 2026-10-27. See how topics are chosen.