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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 23:6

    “Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.”

  2. Psalms 26:9

    “Don’t gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men;”

  3. Psalms 27:1

    “By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”

  4. Psalms 27:4

    “One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.”

  5. Psalms 30:5

    “For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”

  6. Psalms 31:10

    “For my life is spent with sorrow, my years with sighing. My strength fails because of my iniquity. My bones are wasted away.”

  7. Psalms 31:13

    “For I have heard the slander of many, terror on every side, while they conspire together against me, they plot to take away my life.”

  8. Psalms 34:12

    “Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?”

  9. Psalms 35:17

    “Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue my soul from their destruction, my precious life from the lions.”

  10. Psalms 36:9

    “For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.”

  11. Psalms 38:12

    “They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all day long.”

  12. Psalms 39:5

    “Behold, you have made my days hand widths. My lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely every man stands as a breath.” Selah.”

  13. Psalms 42:8

    “Yahweh will command his loving kindness in the daytime. In the night his song shall be with me: a prayer to the God of my life.”

  14. Psalms 49:8

    “For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,”

  15. Psalms 49:18

    “Though while he lived he blessed his soul — and men praise you when you do well for yourself —”

  16. Psalms 56:6

    “They conspire and lurk, watching my steps, they are eager to take my life.”

  17. Psalms 61:6

    “You will prolong the king’s life; his years shall be for generations.”

  18. Psalms 63:3

    “Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.”

  19. Psalms 64:1

    “For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.”

  20. Psalms 66:9

    “who preserves our life among the living, and doesn’t allow our feet to be moved.”

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.