37 Bible Verses about Overcoming Adversity

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Proverbs 1:27

when what you dread comes like a storm, and your calamity comes on like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you.

Job 15:24

Distress and pressure terrify him; they overwhelm him, like a king poised for attack.

Ephesians 6:13

For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.

Philippians 1:28

and that you are not intimidated by your opponents in any way. This is evidence that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved and all because of God.

Job 4:13

Disquieting thoughts from dreams at night; when deep sleep falls on everyone.

Job 5:22

You'll laugh at destruction and famine; and you need not fear the beasts of the earth.

Psalm 35:19

Do not let my deceitful enemies gloat over me, nor let those who hate me without justification mock me with their eyes.

Nehemiah 4:14

Looking things over, I stood up and spoke to the officials, the military leaders, and the rest of the people: "Don't fear them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes."

Psalm 13:3

Look at me! Answer me, LORD, my God! Give light to my eyes! Otherwise, I will sleep in death;

Job 2:10

But he replied to her, "You're talking like foolish women do. Are we to accept what is good from God but not tragedy?" Throughout all of this, Job did not sin by what he said.

Psalm 22:7

Everyone who sees me mocks me; they gape at me with open mouths and shake their heads at me.

Genesis 25:23

"Two nations are in your womb," the LORD responded, "and two separate people will emerge. One people will be the stronger, and the older one will serve the younger."

Genesis 14:14

When Abram heard that his nephew had been taken prisoner, he gathered together 318 of his trained men, who had been born in his household, and they went out in pursuit as far as Dan.

Obadiah 1:9

Teman, our mighty soldiers will be dismayed, so that every man from Esau's Mountain will be slaughtered."

Matthew 18:7

How terrible it will be for the world due to its temptations to sin! Temptations to sin are bound to happen, but how terrible it will be for that person who causes someone to sin!

Isaiah 59:19

So people will fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glories from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a pent-up stream that the breath of the LORD drives along.

Luke 16:25

"But Abraham said, "My child, remember that during your lifetime you received blessings, while Lazarus received hardships. But now he is being comforted here, while you suffer.

Psalm 84:6

They will pass through the Baca Valley where he will prepare a spring for them; even the early rain will cover it with blessings.

Zechariah 6:3

Attached to the third chariot were white horses. Attached to the fourth chariot were speckled horses and gray horses.

Numbers 22:8

In answer, Balaam told them, "Stay here for the night and I'll bring back a message to you, depending on what the LORD says to me." So the officers of Moab stayed with Balaam overnight.

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