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Courage

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 KJV

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  1. Courage

    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 KJV

  2. Courage

    Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

    Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV

  3. Courage

    Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

    Psalm 27:14 KJV

  4. Courage

    Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

    Psalm 31:24 KJV

  5. Courage

    For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

    2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

  6. Courage

    Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

    1 Corinthians 16:13 KJV

  7. Courage

    What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

    Psalm 56:3 KJV

  8. Courage

    The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

    Psalm 118:6 KJV

  9. Courage

    The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

    Proverbs 28:1 KJV

  10. Courage

    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 KJV

  11. Courage

    What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

    Romans 8:31 KJV

  12. Courage

    So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

    Hebrews 13:6 KJV

  13. Courage

    Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

    Joshua 1:7 KJV

  14. Courage

    In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

    Psalm 138:3 KJV

  15. Courage

    But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

    Isaiah 43:1 KJV

  16. Courage

    He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

    Psalm 112:7 KJV

  17. Courage

    But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

    Matthew 14:27 KJV

  18. Courage

    I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

    Psalm 34:4 KJV

  19. Courage

    As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

    Mark 5:36 KJV

  20. Courage

    And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

    Galatians 6:9 KJV

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Press Next and a verse appears with its book, chapter and verse number. All verses come from the King James Version (KJV), a classic English translation that is in the public domain.

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Ways to use a random Bible verse

Daily reading

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Memorizing scripture

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Small groups and Sunday school

Use a random verse to open a Bible study or a children's class. Ask the group what it means, where it fits in the chapter, and how it applies today.

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Tips

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  • Expect older English. The King James Version uses words like "thee", "thou" and "hath". Reading a verse aloud often makes it clearer.
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Questions

Which Bible translation do you use?

All verses come from the King James Version (KJV), a classic English translation that is in the public domain.

Can I get a random verse about hope or strength?

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Yes. Set the testament filter to the New Testament, or to the Old Testament, and every verse will come from that part of the Bible.

Why does the wording sound old-fashioned?

The King James Version dates from the early 1600s, so it keeps older words such as "thee" and "thou". Many readers love it for its rhythm.

Is the book, chapter and verse shown?

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Can I share the verses?

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Last updated October 2, 2026