Bible Verses for Loneliness
King James Version (KJV)
Loneliness is one of the most painful human experiences — and one of the most common. Yet the Bible asserts repeatedly that God is with us: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you" (Deuteronomy 31:8).
These Bible verses for loneliness are for the nights when you feel unseen, the seasons when you feel isolated, and the moments when you wonder if anyone cares. They affirm that you are deeply known and loved by God — and that community, friendship, and connection are gifts He desires for you.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“¶ Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.”
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
“The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.›”
“[Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
“‹Come unto me, all› [ye] ‹that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.›”
“‹Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.›”
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
“¶ And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.›”
“‹Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway,› [even] ‹unto the end of the world.› Amen.”
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.”
“‹But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;›”
“‹Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.›”
“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.›”
“I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”
“‹Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.›”
“¶ He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day;”
“With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”
“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.”
“[Nor] for the pestilence [that] walketh in darkness; [nor] for the destruction [that] wasteth at noonday.”
“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.”
“‹But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.›”
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
“A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.”
