Despair

The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →

we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; — read the full passage →

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. — read the full passage →

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.

I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. — read the full passage →

When I said, My foot slippeth; Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, held me up. — read the full passage →

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves; — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: — read the full passage →

Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah. — read the full passage →

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.

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him, Who isthe help of my countenance, and my God.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; Yea, thou shalt searchabout thee, and shalt take thy rest in safety. — read the full passage →

Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

And Jehovah, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come? — read the full passage →

For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life: — read the full passage →

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. — read the full passage →

I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength. — read the full passage →

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Andwhy art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him Forthe help of his countenance.

A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory.

I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it. — read the full passage →

The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles.

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him, Who isthe help of my countenance, and my God.

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of Jehovah In the land of the living. — read the full passage →

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.

declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;

For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.

A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way. — read the full passage →

And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will work for you to-day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory, and the lifter up of my head.

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

who delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver: on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;

and he said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: Jehovah gave, and Jehovah hath taken away; blessed be the name of Jehovah.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. — read the full passage →

But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.

and even to old age I am he, and even to hoar hairs will I carry you; I have made, and I will bear; yea, I will carry, and will deliver.

looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. — read the full passage →

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →

Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

Therefore I turned about to cause my heart to despair concerning all the labor wherein I had labored under the sun.

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.

And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

pursued, yet not forsaken; smitten down, yet not destroyed;

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you: — read the full passage →

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee. — read the full passage →

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not: — read the full passage →

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

But there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time hath he made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life: — read the full passage →

Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with fearfulness; and they shall drink water by measure, and in dismay:

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.

Considerand answer me, O Jehovah my God: Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; — read the full passage →

My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, And are spent without hope.

always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body.

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye here, and watch with me.

Now why dost thou cry out aloud? Is there no king in thee, is thy counsellor perished, that pangs have taken hold of thee as of a woman in travail? — read the full passage →

and say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread with fearfulness, and drink their water in dismay, that her land may be desolate, and despoiled of all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.

And in those days men shall seek death, and shall in no wise find it; and they shall desire to die, and death fleeth from them.

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities. — read the full passage →

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.

Whenour oxen are well laden; When there isno breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:

My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life: