Psalms
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Psalms 31:24
Psalms 31:24 (KJV) speaks to courage, hope, and encouragement — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”
Psalms 27:14“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Psalms 42:5“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13“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 is the health of my countenance, and my God.”
Psalms 42:11“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 28:20
Common questions
What does Psalms 31:24 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 31:24 reads: "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD." The verse speaks to courage, hope, and encouragement. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 31 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 Psalms 31:24 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD." is Psalms 31:24 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 31.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 31:24?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 31:24 include Psalms 27:14, Psalms 42:5, and Joshua 1:9. Reading them alongside Psalms 31:24 deepens the theme of courage.
How can I pray with Psalms 31:24?
Read Psalms 31:24 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.