40 Bible Verses about Stress And Hard Times

Know this also that in the last days perilous (dangerous) times will come.

([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.

If you fail in time of trouble your strength is small.

Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.

They said to him: Hezekiah says: 'This day is a day of distress, rebuke and rejection. Children have come to birth, and there is no strength to deliver.

For this reason let all godly people pray to you when you may be found. Then raging floodwater will not reach them.

We are pressed (afflicted) (troubled) on every side, but not crushed. We are perplexed yet not to despair.

My people will live in a peaceful place, in safe homes and quiet places of rest.

There will be signs in sun and moon and stars. The earth will experience distress of nations in disarray for the roaring of the sea and the waves.

Men will faint out of fear for expectation of the things coming on the world. The powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

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

If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.

A friend loves at all times. A true brother is born for adversity.

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.

Now may the Lord of peace always grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!

Do not worry! Do not say: 'What shall we eat?' or, 'What shall we drink?' or, 'What shall we wear?'

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are bitter.

No, I am not drunk, she answered. I have not been drinking! I am desperate. I have prayed and poured out my troubles to Jehovah.

In my distress I called to Jehovah; he answered me and set me free.

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance.

Why are you worried about clothing? Look at how the lilies of the field grow. They do not toil. They do not spin.

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

Better is dry bread in peace than a house full of feasting with discord.

Go through the whole city of Jerusalem and put a mark (signature) on the forehead of everyone who is distressed and troubled because of all the disgusting things being done in the city.

Those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

Because of the present distress I think it is good for you to remain as you are.

Let them also that suffer according to the will of God commend themselves in well doing to a faithful Creator.

One of his attendants said: Jesse of the town of Bethlehem has a son who is a good musician. He is also a brave and handsome man, a good soldier, and an able speaker. Jehovah is with him.

Zacchaeus stood before Jesus and said: Lord, I now give half of all my possessions to the poor. If I have defrauded any one I will give back four times the amount taken.

Jesus walked all over Galilee teaching in the synagogues. He preached the Good News about the Kingdom. He also healed every kind of disease and infirmity among the people.

For example when an opponent brings you to court, try to settle before you get there. Otherwise, he will drag you in front of a judge and the judge will hand you over to an officer who will throw you into prison.

When he came to the disciples, they were sleeping. He said to Peter: Could you not watch with me one hour?

They all continued united in earnest prayer. The women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were also there.

It pleased God to separate me even from my mother's womb and call me through his grace.

Nicodemus asked: How could a man be born when he is old? Can he enter his mother's womb again and be born?

So the last will be first, and the first last.

Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.

You will then act as true children of your Father in heaven. He gives sunlight to both evil and good people. He sends rain for the just and the unjust.

When the king of Egypt let the people go God did not take them on the road that goes up the coast to Philistia, although it was the shortest way. God thought: I do not want the people to change their minds and return to Egypt when they see that they are going to have to fight.

He appointed judges in the country, in each fortified city of Judah.