Bible Verses About Patience
Waiting is holy work. These verses grow a patient trust that God is at work in the unseen middle.
The Bible speaks to patience. Verses such as Psalms 40:1, Psalms 130:5, and Psalms 62:5 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”
James 5:7“For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
Psalms 48:14“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.”
Psalms 18:30
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about patience?
The Bible speaks to patience. Verses such as Psalms 40:1, Psalms 130:5, and Psalms 62:5 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
What is the best Bible verse about patience?
Psalms 40:1 is one of the most turned-to verses about patience, and many also return to Psalms 130:5 and Psalms 62:5. 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 patience?
Short, easy-to-hold verses about patience include Psalms 56:3, Psalms 33:20, and Psalms 62:5. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with patience?
Psalms 40:1 is a comforting psalm about patience. 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 patience?
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.