Bible Verses

Topical Study

Bible Verses About Prayer

Scripture on prayer — how to pray, when to pray, and what to pray for.

32 verses · curated by hand

From the wider Bible

More verses about prayer in Scripture

519 passages mentioning “pray” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

Page 15 of 26

  1. 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.”

  2. Psalms 65:2

    “You who hear prayer, to you all men will come.”

  3. Psalms 66:19

    “But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.”

  4. Psalms 66:20

    “Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me.”

  5. Psalms 69:13

    “But as for me, my prayer is to you, Yahweh, in an acceptable time. God, in the abundance of your loving kindness, answer me in the truth of your salvation.”

  6. Psalms 72:15

    “They shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba. Men shall pray for him continually. They shall bless him all day long.”

  7. Psalms 72:20

    “This ends the prayers by David, the son of Jesse.”

  8. Psalms 80:4

    “Yahweh God of Armies, How long will you be angry against the prayer of your people?”

  9. Psalms 84:8

    “Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.”

  10. Psalms 86:1

    “A Prayer by David. Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.”

  11. Psalms 86:6

    “Hear, Yahweh, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions.”

  12. Psalms 88:2

    “Let my prayer enter into your presence. Turn your ear to my cry.”

  13. Psalms 88:13

    “But to you, Yahweh, I have cried. In the morning, my prayer comes before you.”

  14. Psalms 90:1

    “A Prayer by Moses, the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations.”

  15. Psalms 102:1

    “A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before Yahweh. Hear my prayer, Yahweh! Let my cry come to you.”

  16. Psalms 102:17

    “He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer.”

  17. Psalms 109:4

    “In return for my love, they are my adversaries; but I am in prayer.”

  18. Psalms 109:7

    “When he is judged, let him come out guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.”

  19. Psalms 119:76

    “Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.”

  20. Psalms 122:6

    “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.”

Frequently asked

Questions about prayer in the Bible

What does the Bible say about prayer?
Philippians 4:6 invites believers to pray about everything with thanksgiving. James 5:14-15 directs the sick to call for prayer. Matthew 6 contains the Lord's Prayer — the model Jesus gave for how to pray.
How should I pray?
Matthew 6:9-13 is the template Jesus gave: address God as Father, honour his name, ask for his kingdom, ask for daily needs, ask for forgiveness, ask for protection. Short, honest, and not for show (Matthew 6:5-8).
Does God always answer prayer?
Scripture says yes — but not always in the way or timing we expect. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 records Paul praying three times for a "thorn" to be removed and being given grace to bear it instead.