Bible Verses About Gratitude
Thankfulness reshapes a heart. These verses invite you to notice the goodness already around you and simply say thank you.
The Bible speaks to gratitude. Verses such as Psalms 118:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, and Psalms 116:12 give words to that gladness and turn the heart toward God in thanks.
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Rejoice evermore.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?”
Psalms 116:12“I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”
Psalms 7:17“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalms 34:1“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
Psalms 28:7“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Ephesians 5:20“I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Psalms 9:1“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.”
Psalms 96:11
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about gratitude?
The Bible speaks to gratitude. Verses such as Psalms 118:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, and Psalms 116:12 give words to that gladness and turn the heart toward God in thanks.
What is the best Bible verse about gratitude?
Psalms 118:24 is one of the most turned-to verses about gratitude, and many also return to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and Psalms 116:12. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses about gratitude?
Short, easy-to-hold verses about gratitude include 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Psalms 116:12, and Psalms 118:24. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with gratitude?
Psalms 118:24 is a comforting psalm about gratitude. The Psalms give honest words for what the heart feels, from sorrow to trust, which is why so many return to them.
How can I use these Bible verses about gratitude?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.