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Bible Verses About Loneliness

Even surrounded by people, hearts can ache alone. These Bible verses about loneliness hold one promise above all: I will never leave you nor forsake you.

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Deuteronomy 31:6

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“Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.””

Psalms 68:5-6

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“A father of the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation. God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.”

Isaiah 41:10

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“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Matthew 28:20

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“and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.””

Psalms 25:16-17

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“Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.”

Psalms 139:7-10

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“Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.”

John 14:18

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“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

Psalms 27:10

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“Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.”

Hebrews 13:5

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“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.””

Psalms 23:4

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“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.”

Zephaniah 3:17

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“The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.””

Romans 8:38-39

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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Loneliness?

Even surrounded by people, hearts can ache alone. These Bible verses about loneliness hold one promise above all: I will never leave you nor forsake you.

What is a good Bible verse about Loneliness?

Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.””

Where should I start reading about Loneliness in the Bible?

Start with Psalms 68:5-6, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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