Isaiah
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2
Isaiah 12:2 (KJV) speaks to trust, salvation, and fear — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1“Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:”
Isaiah 26:4“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.”
Psalms 62:2“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.”
Psalms 62:6
Common questions
What does Isaiah 12:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 12:2 reads: "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation." The verse speaks to trust, salvation, and fear. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 12:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation." is Isaiah 12:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 12:2?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 12:2 include Psalms 56:3, Psalms 27:1, and Isaiah 26:4. Reading them alongside Isaiah 12:2 deepens the theme of trust.
How can I pray with Isaiah 12:2?
Read Isaiah 12:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.