Short Bible Verses

• “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” — Proverbs 3:5
• “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13
• “Rejoice in the Lord always.” — Philippians 4:4
• “We live by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7
• “Your word is a lamp for my feet.” — Psalm 119:105
• “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” — Psalm 27:1

• “We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19
• “Love is patient, love is kind.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4
• “God is love.” — 1 John 4:8
• “Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
• “Above all, love each other deeply.” — 1 Peter 4:8
• “Love one another as I have loved you.” — John 13:34

• “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
• “Peace I leave with you.” — John 14:27
• “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” — John 14:1
• “Cast all your anxiety on him.” — 1 Peter 5:7
• “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11
• “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” — Colossians 3:15

• “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10
• “Be strong and courageous.” — Joshua 1:9
• “God is our refuge and strength.” — Psalm 46:1
• “My grace is sufficient for you.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
• “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” — Hebrews 13:6
• “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13

• “Jesus wept.” — John 11:35
• “Pray continually.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• “Give thanks in all circumstances.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• “Rejoice always.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16
• “Do not be afraid.” — Luke 12:32
• “The Lord is my shepherd.” — Psalm 23:1

A verse under 10–12 words can usually be committed to memory in a single sitting, which is why these particular verses circulate so widely — they were built (whether by original brevity or by how well they excerpt) to be carried, not just read once.

Related: Bible verses for encouragement and the random Bible verse generator.