31 Bible Verses about Trust

Trust in Jehovah with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding.

Why are you worried about clothing? Look at how the lilies of the field grow. They do not toil. They do not spin. I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was dressed like these. If God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, won't he care for you even more? You of little faith!

Consider the way the lilies grow. They do not toil and neither do they spin. Yet I tell you even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

He who trusts in his riches will fall. The righteous will flourish as a leaf on a branch.

([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually! Your tongue makes up wickedness. It is like a sharp razor, you master of deceit. You prefer evil to good. You prefer lying to speaking the truth. read more.
You love words that devour, O deceitful tongue. God will destroy you forever. He will remove you from your dwelling place from out of the land of the living. The righteous also sees, and fears, and laughs at him. They say: Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.

Jesus said to his disciples: Truly I tell you, it is hard for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of heaven. Again I say, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God. The disciples were greatly surprised when they heard this. Who, then, may have salvation? they asked. read more.
Jesus looked at them and said: With men this is not possible. All things are possible with God!

Looking around Jesus said to his disciples: It is hard for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God! The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. read more.
They were greatly astonished! So they asked him: Who can be saved? Jesus looked at them: With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.

Seeing him Jesus said: It is very difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. It is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. They heard this and asked: Than who can be saved? read more.
He replied: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.

Yes, we have had the sentence of death within ourselves that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.

Let everyone be on guard against his neighbor. Do not trust any brother because every brother deals craftily (cunningly), and every neighbor goes about as a slanderer. Everyone deceives his neighbor and does not speak the truth. They have taught their tongue to speak lies. They wear themselves out committing sin. You live in the middle of deceit. Through deceit they refuse to know me, says Jehovah.

It is better to trust in Jehovah than to depend on people. It is better to trust in Jehovah than to depend on human leaders.

Do not trust in princes, in mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.

Too bad for me! For I am like the gathered summer fruit, as the grape gleanings of the vintage. There is no cluster to eat. I desire the first ripe fig. The godly (loyal) (holy) man has perished from the earth. There is none upright among men! They all lie in wait for blood. Every man hunts his own brother with a net. They diligently seek to do evil with their hands. The prince asks and the judge is ready for a bribe. The great man utters his own evil desire. They weave it together. read more.
The best of them is as a brier. The most upright is worse than a thorn hedge! Your watchmen's day has come. Your visitation has come. Now you will be perplexed. Do not put your faith in your neighbor. Do not trust a friend! Guard your lips from her who lies in your bosom (is your intimate companion). The son dishonors the father. The daughter rises up against her mother and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man's enemies are the men of his own house.

He who trusts in his riches will fall. The righteous will flourish as a leaf on a branch.

They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth.

Moab, you trusted in your strength and your wealth, but now even you will be conquered. Your god Chemosh will go into exile, along with his princes and priests.

The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God!

Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.

What is an idol worth after the carver is done? It is merely a false god. Why trust a speechless image made by human hands from wood or metal? Woe to anyone who says to an idol of wood or stone get up! You can learn nothing from idols covered with silver or gold? They cannot breathe or talk.

Their idols are made of silver and gold. Human hands made them. They have mouths, but they cannot speak. They have eyes, but they cannot see. They have ears, but they cannot hear. They have noses, but they cannot smell. read more.
They have hands, but they cannot feel. They have feet, but they cannot walk. They cannot even make a sound with their throats. Those who make idols end up like them. So does everyone who trusts them.

Those who trust in idols and call images their gods will be humiliated and disgraced.

The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of man's hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak. They have eyes, but they do not see. They have ears, but they do not hear. There is no breath in their mouths. read more.
Those who make them will be like them, everyone who trusts in them.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed (happy) are all who take refuge (put trust) in him.

Taste and see that Jehovah is good. Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him.

Blessed is the man who has made Jehovah his security. He has not turned to the proud, or to those who turn aside into falsehood.

Blessed is the man who trusts in Jehovah, whose refuge and security (confidence and hope) is Jehovah.

Yes, we have had the sentence of death within ourselves that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.

([Psalm of David]) I have taken refuge in Jehovah. How can you say to me: Flee to your mountain like a bird?

I trust you, O Jehovah. I said: You are my God.

Suffer you unwilling children, says Jehovah. You pursue a purpose that is not mine. You make a covenant sacrifice without my Spirit. You add sin to sin.

This is what Jehovah says: Cursed is the person who trusts humans, who makes flesh and blood his strength and whose heart turns away from Jehovah.

How horrible it will be for those who go to Egypt for help! Cursed are those who rely on very strong warhorses, who depend on many chariots. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel. They do not seek Jehovah. He is wise and can bring about disaster. He does not take back his words. He rises against wicked people and against those who help troublemakers. The Egyptians are humans, not God. Their horses are flesh and blood, not spirit. Jehovah will stretch out his powerful hand (extend his power). The one who gives help will stumble. The one who receives help will fall. Both will die together.

Let him not deceive himself by trusting what is worthless. He will get nothing in return.

Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

Do not count on extortion to make you rich. Do not hope to gain anything through robbery. When riches increase, do not depend on them.

Truly God is my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid. Jehovah... Jehovah is my strength and my song! He has become my salvation.

So that with good confidence (courage) we say: Jehovah is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do to me? (Psalm 56:11)

In God I put my trust, I will not be afraid! What can man do to me?

Those who trusted in Cush and boasted in Egypt will be afraid and put to shame.

The safety of Pharaoh will be your shame and the shelter in the shadow of Egypt, your humiliation.

Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot help them. They cannot help. They can only offer shame and reproach.

Guard me and save me! Do not let me be humiliated for I have taken refuge in you.

My eyes look to you, O Jehovah. I have taken refuge in you. Do not leave me defenseless.

([Psalm of David]) I have taken refuge in you, O Jehovah. Never let me be put to shame. Deliver me because of your righteousness.

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy and loving kindness of God forever and ever.

Trust in Jehovah forever, for Jah, Jehovah, is the Rock eternal.

Trust him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is our refuge.

How precious is your loving-kindness, O God! And the children of men put their trust in the shadow of your wings.

The righteous man will be glad in Jehovah. He will take refuge in him. The upright in heart will sing praises.

Jehovah is a refuge for the oppressed, a place of safety in times of trouble. Those who know your name, Jehovah, will trust you. You do not abandon anyone who comes to you.

He will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered. He is not afraid of bad news. His heart remains secure, full of confidence in Jehovah.

David answered: You come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I come out to fight you in the name of Jehovah of Hosts. He is the Almighty God of Israel's army. You have insulted him!

He gave his own armor to David for him to wear. It consisted of a copper helmet, which he put on David's head, and a coat of armor. David strapped Saul's sword over the armor and tried to walk. But he could not walk. I cannot fight with all this, he said to Saul. I am not used to it. So he took it all off.

God delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver us. We have set our hope on him. He will deliver us!

Those who know your name, Jehovah, will trust you. You do not abandon anyone who comes to you.

Woe to the oppressive city for she is rebellious and polluted (defiled)! She did not obey the voice of Jehovah. She would not accept correction (discipline). She did not trust Jehovah and draw close to her God.

How horrible it will be for those who go to Egypt for help! Cursed are those who rely on very strong warhorses, who depend on many chariots. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel. They do not seek Jehovah. He is wise and can bring about disaster. He does not take back his words. He rises against wicked people and against those who help troublemakers. The Egyptians are humans, not God. Their horses are flesh and blood, not spirit. Jehovah will stretch out his powerful hand (extend his power). The one who gives help will stumble. The one who receives help will fall. Both will die together.

This is what Jehovah says: Cursed is the person who trusts humans, who makes flesh and blood his strength and whose heart turns away from Jehovah. He will be like a bush in the desert and will not see when prosperity comes. He will live in stony wastes in the wilderness, a land of salt without inhabitant.

How horrible it will be for those who go to Egypt for help! Cursed are those who rely on very strong warhorses, who depend on many chariots. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel. They do not seek Jehovah. He is wise and can bring about disaster. He does not take back his words. He rises against wicked people and against those who help troublemakers. The Egyptians are humans, not God. Their horses are flesh and blood, not spirit. Jehovah will stretch out his powerful hand (extend his power). The one who gives help will stumble. The one who receives help will fall. Both will die together.

David answered: You come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I come out to fight you in the name of Jehovah of Hosts. He is the Almighty God of Israel's army. You have insulted him!

The people in their bitterness said David should be stoned. This caused him great distress. They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in Jehovah his God.

Because you have said: We have made a covenant with death, and with the grave we are in agreement. When the overflowing scourge passes through, it will not come to us, for we have made lies our refuge. We have hidden under falsehood!

This is your fate, the destiny I have planned for you, proclaims Jehovah. You have forgotten me and trusted in false gods.

What is an idol worth after the carver is done? It is merely a false god. Why trust a speechless image made by human hands from wood or metal?

Those who trust in idols and call images their gods will be humiliated and disgraced.

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it for protection.

They will carry you in their hands so that you never strike your foot against a rock.

You go to Egypt for help without asking for my advice. You want Egypt to protect you. You put your trust in Egypt's military might.

But he rebelled against him! He sent his envoys to Egypt that they might give him horses and many troops. Will he succeed? Will he who does such things escape? Can he indeed break the covenant and escape?'

You will also leave this place with your hands over your head, because Jehovah has rejected those you trust. They will not help you.

Egypt's help is completely useless. That is why I call her: Rahab, who sits still. (defamatory word for Egypt) (negative connotation)

She did not obey the voice of Jehovah. She would not accept correction (discipline). She did not trust Jehovah and draw close to her God.

Because they did not believe in God and did not trust in his salvation.

It is better to trust in Jehovah than to depend on people. It is better to trust in Jehovah than to depend on human leaders.

Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brothers, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.

He is not afraid of bad news. His heart remains secure, full of confidence in Jehovah.

My God, My rock in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge. He is my Savior who saved me from violence.

Trust Jehovah and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful.

We wait for Jehovah for he is our help and our shield. Our heart rejoices in him, for we trust in his holy name.

O Israel, trust Jehovah. He is your helper and your shield. O Descendants of Aaron, trust Jehovah. He is your helper and your shield. If you reverence and respect Jehovah, trust Jehovah. He is your helper and your shield.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and trust in Jehovah.

He said to them: Tell Hezekiah, This is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: 'What makes you so confident?

Suppose you say: 'We are trusting Jehovah our God. He is the god whose places of worship and altars Hezekiah got rid of. Hezekiah told Judah and Jerusalem: Worship at this altar.''

Your covenant with death will be annulled. Your agreement with the grave will not stand when the overflowing scourge passes through. Then you will be trampled down by it.

He is torn from the security of his tent and marched off to the king of terrors.

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them ever sing for joy because you defend them. Let those who love your name exult in you.

Our heart rejoices in him, for we trust in his holy name.

What he trusts in is fragile and what he relies on is like a spider's web.

You rely on Egypt that broken reed of a staff. If a man leans on it (relies on its power) his hand (strength) will be pierced (wounded) (diminished). So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who put their faith in him.

No one calls for justice and no one pleads his case truthfully. People trust pointless arguments and speak lies. They conceive trouble and give birth to evil.

Let him not deceive himself by trusting what is worthless. He will get nothing in return.

I trust your loving-kindness. My heart finds joy in your salvation.

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy and loving kindness of God forever and ever.

He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others:

I fast twice per week. I give tithes of all that I get.

You are our God. Will you judge them? We do not have the strength to face this large crowd that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, so we are looking to you.

Jehovah our God fights on our side. The Assyrians must rely on human power alone. These words encouraged the army of Judah.

Yes, we have had the sentence of death within ourselves that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.

We are those with true circumcision who worship by the Spirit of God. We glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh. I might have confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinks to have confidence in the flesh, I have more!

We have such confidence through Christ toward God.

The Philistine asked David: Am I a dog that you come to attack me with sticks? So the Philistine called on his gods to curse David. Come here, the Philistine told David, and I will give your body to the birds. David answered: You come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I come out to fight you in the name of Jehovah of Hosts. He is the Almighty God of Israel's army. You have insulted him!

This is what the Holy One of Israel says: You have rejected this warning, trusted oppression and deceit, and you leaned upon them for support. For that reason your sin will be like a high wall with a bulging crack, ready to fall. All of a sudden it will fall. It will break like pottery. It will be smashed. Nothing will be left of it. No piece will be big enough to carry live coals from a fireplace or to dip water from a reservoir. read more.
The Lord Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, says: Return to me and be saved. You can have rest. You can be strong by being quiet and by trusting me. But you do not want that! You have said: No, we will flee on horses. So you flee. You added: We will ride on fast horses. So those who chase you will also be fast. One thousand people will flee when one person threatens them. You will flee when five threaten you. Then you will be left alone like a flagpole on top of a mountain, like a signpost on a hill.

Therefore Jehovah heard and was full of wrath. A fire was kindled against Jacob and anger also mounted against Israel, Because they did not believe in God and did not trust in his salvation. Yet he commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of heaven. read more.
He rained down manna upon them to eat and gave them food from heaven. Man did eat the bread of angels. He sent them food in abundance. He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens and by his power he directed the south wind. He rained meat upon them like the dust, even winged fowl like the sand of the seas, Then he let them fall in the midst of their camp, round about their dwellings. So they ate and were well filled, and their desire he gave to them. Before they had satisfied their desire, while their food was in their mouths, The anger of God rose against them and killed some of their stoutest ones, and subdued the choice men of Israel.

You felt sure of yourself in your evil. You thought that no one could see you. Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray. Then you said to yourself: 'I am God! There is no one else like me.' Disaster will come upon you, and none of your magic can stop it. Ruin will come on you suddenly, ruin you never dreamed of!

It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.

Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. He who walks wisely will be delivered.

We have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.

Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.

He who handles a matter wisely will find good. Trust in Jehovah and be happy.

The person with a proud heart stirs up discord. The person who trusts Jehovah will prosper.

But instead you plowed evil and harvested unrighteousness. You have eaten the fruit produced by your lies. This is because you trusted in your way and in the large number of your soldiers. Tumult will come to your people and all your fortresses will be destroyed. It will be like the day when King Shalman destroyed the city of Betharbel (house of Arbel) in battle and mothers and their children were crushed to death. That is what will happen to you, people of Bethel, because of the terrible evil that you have done. As soon as the battle begins, the king of Israel will die.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. He who walks wisely will be delivered.

Respect for Jehovah builds strong confidence. Your children will have a place of refuge.

Benhadad sent Ahab the following message: May the gods strike me dead if there will be enough dust left from Samaria to give a handful to each soldier who follows me.

That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about.

My God, rescue me from wicked people, from the power of cruel and evil people. Lord Jehovah, I put my hope in you. I have trusted in you since I was young.

The hand of Jehovah is not too weak to save or his ear too deaf to hear. But your wrongs have separated you from your God. Your sins have made him hide his face so that he does not even hear you. Your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers are desecrated with sin. You speak lies, and you mutter wicked things. read more.
No one calls for justice and no one pleads his case truthfully. People trust pointless arguments and speak lies. They conceive trouble and give birth to evil.

Hezekiah had faith in Jehovah, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah who were before him.

I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.

When you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you. But the wind will carry them all away. A breath will take them. But he who puts his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain.

Trust in Jehovah with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding.

How horrible it will be for those who go to Egypt for help! Cursed are those who rely on very strong warhorses, who depend on many chariots. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel. They do not seek Jehovah.

Nebuchadnezzar said: Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel and delivered his servants who trusted in him. They violated the king's command and have yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

Trust in Jehovah forever, for Jah, Jehovah, is the Rock eternal.

Throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you.

Jehovah protects and redeems his servants. All who take refuge in him will never be condemned.

You will keep the steadfast mind in perfect peace, because he trusts (hopes) in you.

Very much pain awaits wicked people, but loving-kindness and mercy surrounds those who trust Jehovah.

Jehovah helps them and delivers them. He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take put their trust in Him.

They who trust in Jehovah are like Mount Zion. It is not shaken, but remains forever.

How precious is your loving-kindness, O God! And the children of men put their trust in the shadow of your wings.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.

([Psalm of David]) Vindicate me, O Jehovah, because I have walked with (a life-style of) integrity and I have trusted you without wavering.

Dedicate your life to Jehovah. Trust him, and he will act on your behalf.

Trust Jehovah and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful.

By awesome deeds you answer us in righteousness, O God of our salvation. You are trusted to the ends of the earth and the farthest sea.

Lord Jehovah, I put my hope in you. I have trusted in you since I was young.

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble! He knows (protects) (takes care of) those who take refuge in him.

Though he put me to death, yet I will hope in him. I will defend my ways before him.

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble! He knows (protects) (takes care of) those who take refuge in him.