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Bible Verses About Life

Bible verses on the meaning of life — purpose, eternity, daily living.

13 verses · curated by hand

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More verses about life in Scripture

492 passages mentioning “life” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Psalms 69:28

    “Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous.”

  2. Psalms 74:19

    “Don’t deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts. Don’t forget the life of your poor forever.”

  3. Psalms 78:50

    “He made a path for his anger. He didn’t spare their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence,”

  4. Psalms 88:3

    “For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol.”

  5. Psalms 91:16

    “I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.””

  6. Psalms 101:2

    “I will be careful to live a blameless life. When will you come to me? I will walk within my house with a blameless heart.”

  7. Psalms 103:4

    “who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies;”

  8. Psalms 119:88

    “Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth. LAMED”

  9. Psalms 128:5

    “May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.”

  10. Psalms 133:3

    “like the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion: for there Yahweh gives the blessing, even life forever more.”

  11. Psalms 143:3

    “For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.”

  12. Proverbs 1:19

    “So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.”

  13. Proverbs 2:19

    “None who go to her return again, neither do they attain to the paths of life:”

  14. Proverbs 3:2

    “for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you.”

  15. Proverbs 3:18

    “She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.”

  16. Proverbs 3:22

    “so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.”

  17. Proverbs 4:10

    “Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.”

  18. Proverbs 4:13

    “Take firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.”

  19. Proverbs 4:22

    “For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.”

  20. Proverbs 4:23

    “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.”

Frequently asked

Questions about life in the Bible

What does the Bible say about the meaning of life?
Ecclesiastes argues that life "under the sun" is fleeting, but Ecclesiastes 12:13 concludes: "Fear God and keep his commandments — this is the whole duty of man." John 10:10 records Jesus saying he came that we may have life "abundantly."
Which Bible verse is best about life?
John 10:10, Romans 8:28, and Jeremiah 29:11 are the three most-shared verses about life's meaning, purpose, and the patience required to walk through it.
What does the Bible say about purpose?
Jeremiah 29:11 promises "plans to give you hope and a future." Ephesians 2:10 says we are God's workmanship, created for good works prepared in advance. Purpose is given, not invented.