'Trust' in the Bible

then if he has sinned and is guilty, he shall restore what he took by robbery, or what he got by extortion, or the deposit which was entrusted to him, or the lost thing which he found,

Yet in spite of this word, you did not trust [that is, confidently rely on and believe] the Lord your God,

And when the Lord sent you from Kadesh-barnea, saying, ‘Go up and take possession of the land which I have given you,’ then you rebelled against the command of the Lord your God, and you did not believe and rely on Him, nor did you obey His voice.

But Sihon did not trust Israel to pass through his territory; so Sihon gathered together all his people and camped at Jahaz and fought against Israel.

“As for God, His way is blameless and perfect;The word of the Lord is tested.He is a shield to all those who take refuge and trust in Him.

However they did not listen, but stiffened their necks as did their fathers who did not believe (trust in, rely on, remain steadfast to) the Lord their God.

Now pay attention: you are relying on Egypt, on that staff of crushed reed; if a man leans on it, it will only go into his hand and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust and rely on him.

But if you tell me, ‘We trust in and rely on the Lord our God,’ is it not He whose high places and altars Hezekiah has removed, and has said to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You shall worship [only] before this altar in Jerusalem’?

How then can you drive back even one official of the least of my master’s servants, when you rely on Egypt for chariots and horsemen?

nor let Hezekiah make you trust in and rely on the Lord, saying, “The Lord will certainly rescue us, and this city [of Jerusalem] will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.”

All those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds were 212. They were enrolled by their genealogies in their villages [around Jerusalem], these men [whose grandfathers] David and Samuel the seer had appointed to their official duty.

Under his authority were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests, to distribute faithfully their portions to their brothers (relatives) by divisions, whether great or small,

The genealogical registration included all their little children, their wives, and their sons and daughters, for the whole assembly, because they consecrated themselves faithfully in holiness.

“Thus says Sennacherib king of Assyria, ‘In what do you trust that you are remaining in Jerusalem under siege?

‘God puts no trust or confidence, even in His [heavenly] servants,And He charges His angels with error.

For his confidence is fragile and breaks,And his trust is [like] a spider’s web.

“Even though He kills me;I will hope in Him.Nevertheless, I will argue my ways to His face.

“Behold, God puts no trust in His holy ones (angels);Indeed, the heavens are not pure in His sight—

“Let him not trust in vanity (emptiness, futility) and be led astray;For emptiness will be his reward [for such living].

“If I have put my trust and confidence in gold,Or have declared fine gold my hope and assurance,

“Surely God will not listen to an empty cry [which lacks trust],Nor will the Almighty regard it.

“Will you trust him because his strength is greatAnd leave your labor to him?

Kiss (pay respect to) the Son, so that He does not become angry, and you perish in the way,For His wrath may soon be kindled and set aflame.How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] are all those who take refuge in Him!

Offer righteous sacrifices;Trust [confidently] in the Lord.

In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep,For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety and confident trust.

But let all who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice,Let them ever sing for joy;Because You cover and shelter them,Let those who love Your name be joyful and exult in You.

O Lord my God, in You I take refuge;Save me and rescue me from all those who pursue me,

And those who know Your name [who have experienced Your precious mercy] will put their confident trust in You,For You, O Lord, have not abandoned those who seek You.

In the Lord I take refuge [and put my trust];How can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to your mountain;

Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have placed my trust and found refuge.

Wondrously show Your [marvelous and amazing] lovingkindness,O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right handFrom those who rise up against them.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me;My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge;My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold.

As for God, His way is blameless.The word of the Lord is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless];He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,But we will remember and trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Yet You are He who pulled me out of the womb;You made me trust when on my mother’s breasts.

O my God, in You I [have unwavering] trust [and I rely on You with steadfast confidence],Do not let me be ashamed or my hope in You be disappointed;Do not let my enemies triumph over me.

Indeed, none of those who [expectantly] wait for You will be ashamed;Those who turn away from what is right and deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed (humiliated, embarrassed).

Guard my soul and rescue me;Do not let me be ashamed or disappointed,For I have taken refuge in You.

In You, O Lord, I have placed my trust and taken refuge;Let me never be ashamed;In Your righteousness rescue me.

I hate those who pay regard to vain (empty, worthless) idols;But I trust in the Lord [and rely on Him with unwavering confidence].

How great is Your goodness,Which You have stored up for those who [reverently] fear You,Which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You,Before the sons of man!

The Lord redeems the soul of His servants,And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!The children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

Trust [rely on and have confidence] in the Lord and do good;Dwell in the land and feed [securely] on His faithfulness.

Commit your way to the Lord;Trust in Him also and He will do it.

The Lord helps them and rescues them;He rescues them from the wicked and saves them,Because they take refuge in Him.

He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;Many will see and fear [with great reverence]And will trust confidently in the Lord.

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who makes the Lord his trust,And does not regard the proud nor those who lapse into lies.

For I will not trust in my bow,Nor will my sword save me.

Even those who trust in and rely on their wealthAnd boast of the abundance of their riches?

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;I trust [confidently] in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.

But You, O God, will bring down the wicked to the pit of destruction;Men of blood and treachery will not live out half their days.But I will [boldly and unwaveringly] trust in You.

When I am afraid,I will put my trust and faith in You.

In God, whose word I praise;In God I have put my trust;I shall not fear.What can mere man do to me?

In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid.What can man do to me?

Let me dwell in Your tent forever;Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.

Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people;Pour out your heart before Him.God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Do not trust in oppression,And do not vainly hope in robbery;If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him;All the upright in heart will glory and offer praise.

In you, O Lord, I have put my trust and confidently taken refuge;Let me never be put to shame.

For You are my hope;O Lord God, You are my trust and the source of my confidence from my youth.

But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God;I have made the Lord God my refuge and placed my trust in Him,That I may tell of all Your works.

He led them safely, so that they did not fear;But the sea engulfed their enemies.

Protect my life (soul), for I am godly and faithful;O You my God, save Your servant, who trusts in You [believing in You and relying on You, confidently committing everything to You].

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,My God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!”

He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions,And under His wings you will find refuge;His faithfulness is a shield and a wall.

[Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age;They will flourish and be vital and fresh [rich in trust and love and contentment];

Your precepts are fully confirmed and completely reliable;Holiness adorns Your house,O Lord, forever.

Those who make them will become like them,Everyone who trusts in them.

O Israel, trust and take refuge in the Lord! [Be confident in Him, cling to Him, rely on His word!]He is their help and their shield.

O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord;He is their help and their shield.

You who [reverently] fear the Lord, trust in Lord;He is their help and their shield.

It is better to take refuge in the LordThan to trust in man.

It is better to take refuge in the LordThan to trust in princes.

So I will have an answer for the one who taunts me,For I trust [completely] in Your word [and its reliability].

Let my lips speak praise [with thanksgiving],For You teach me Your statutes.

Those who trust in and rely on the Lord [with confident expectation]Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.

For my eyes are toward You, O God, the Lord;In You I take refuge; do not pour out my life nor leave me defenseless.

Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,For I trust in You.Teach me the way in which I should walk,For I lift up my soul to You.

My [steadfast] lovingkindness and my fortress,My high tower and my rescuer,My shield and He in whom I take refuge,Who subdues my people under me.

Do not trust in princes,In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation (help).

“But whoever listens to me (Wisdom) will live securely and in confident trustAnd will be at ease, without fear or dread of evil.”

Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heartAnd do not rely on your own insight or understanding.

Then you will walk on your way [of life] securelyAnd your foot will not stumble.

Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].

A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mightyAnd brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

So that your trust and reliance and confidence may be in the Lord,I have taught these things to you today, even to you.

When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,For seven abominations are in his heart.

An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.

Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver];He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.

Stop regarding man, whose breath [of life] is in his nostrils [for so little time];For why should he be esteemed?

And the head (capital) of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah’s son [King Pekah]. If you will not believe [and trust in God and His message], be assured that you will not be established.”’”

“Then He shall be a sanctuary [a sacred, indestructible shelter for those who fear and trust Him];But to both the houses of Israel [both the northern and southern kingdoms—Israel and Judah, He will be] a stone on which to stumble and a rock on which to trip,A trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

When the people [instead of trusting God] say to you, “Consult the mediums [who try to talk to the dead] and the soothsayers who chirp and whisper and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

“Behold, God, my salvation!I will trust and not be afraid,For the Lord God is my strength and song;Yes, He has become my salvation.”

“Then what answer will one give the messengers of the [Philistine] nation?That the Lord has founded Zion,And the afflicted of His people will seek and find refuge in it.”

“Trust [confidently] in the Lord forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner],For the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].

Who proceed down to EgyptWithout consulting Me,To take refuge in the stronghold of PharaohAnd to take shelter in the shadow of Egypt!

Therefore, the Holy One of Israel says this,“Because you have refused and rejected this word [of Mine]And have put your trust in oppression and guile, and have relied on them,

Woe (judgment is coming) to those who go down to Egypt for help,Who rely on horsesAnd trust in chariots because they are many,And in horsemen because they are very strong,But they do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek and consult the Lord!