Bible Verses for the New Year
As a fresh year begins, these verses set your hope on the God who makes all things new.
The Bible speaks to the new year. Verses such as Isaiah 60:1, Isaiah 58:8, and Lamentations 3:24 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
Isaiah 60:1“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”
Isaiah 58:8“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24“The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.”
Romans 13:12“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.”
Jeremiah 33:14“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Psalms 1:3“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.”
Ephesians 5:14“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;”
Hebrews 6:19
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about the new year?
The Bible speaks to the new year. Verses such as Isaiah 60:1, Isaiah 58:8, and Lamentations 3:24 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
What is the best Bible verse for the new year?
Isaiah 60:1 is one of the most turned-to verses for the new year, and many also return to Isaiah 58:8 and Lamentations 3:24. 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 for the new year?
Short, easy-to-hold verses for the new year include Psalms 71:5, Lamentations 3:24, and Isaiah 60:1. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with the new year?
Psalms 1:3 is a comforting psalm for the new year. 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 for the new year?
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.