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Bible Verses About Hope

Hope that anchors the soul, especially in hard times.

58 verses · curated by hand

From the wider Bible

More verses about hope in Scripture

145 passages mentioning “hope” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Job 41:9

    “Behold, the hope of him is in vain. Won’t one be cast down even at the sight of him?”

  2. Psalms 9:18

    “For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever.”

  3. Psalms 16:9

    “Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.”

  4. Psalms 22:9

    “But you brought me out of the womb. You made me trust while at my mother’s breasts.”

  5. Psalms 31:24

    “Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.”

  6. Psalms 33:18

    “Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness;”

  7. Psalms 33:22

    “Let your loving kindness be on us, Yahweh, since we have hoped in you.”

  8. Psalms 38:15

    “For in you, Yahweh, do I hope. You will answer, Lord my God.”

  9. Psalms 39:7

    “Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you.”

  10. Psalms 42:5

    “Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence.”

  11. Psalms 43:5

    “Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God.”

  12. Psalms 52:9

    “I will give you thanks forever, because you have done it. I will hope in your name, for it is good, in the presence of your saints.”

  13. Psalms 65:5

    “By awesome deeds of righteousness, you answer us, God of our salvation. You who are the hope of all the ends of the earth, of those who are far away on the sea;”

  14. Psalms 71:5

    “For you are my hope, Lord Yahweh; my confidence from my youth.”

  15. Psalms 71:14

    “But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.”

  16. Psalms 78:7

    “that they might set their hope in God, and not forget God’s deeds, but keep his commandments,”

  17. Psalms 119:43

    “Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.”

  18. Psalms 119:49

    “Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.”

  19. Psalms 119:74

    “Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.”

  20. Psalms 119:81

    “My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.”

Frequently asked

Questions about hope in the Bible

What does the Bible say about hope?
The Bible describes hope as an anchor for the soul (Hebrews 6:19), renewed every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), and bound up with the eternal life promised in Christ (Romans 5:5).
Which Bible verse gives hope in hard times?
Jeremiah 29:11 ("I know the plans I have for you"), Romans 8:28 ("all things work together for good"), and Psalm 42:11 ("hope in God") are the three most-shared hope verses for difficult seasons.
How is biblical hope different from optimism?
Optimism expects pleasant circumstances. Biblical hope expects God to be faithful, regardless of circumstances. Hope is anchored outside the self in a person and a promise, not in a forecast.