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For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Isaiah 41:13 KJV

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  1. Thanks

    This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

    Psalm 118:24 KJV

  2. Thanks

    O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

    Psalm 136:1 KJV

  3. Thanks

    And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

    Colossians 3:17 KJV

  4. Thanks

    Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

    James 1:17 KJV

  5. Thanks

    Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

    Psalm 103:2 KJV

  6. Thanks

    I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

    Psalm 9:1 KJV

  7. Thanks

    Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

    Psalm 95:2 KJV

  8. Thanks

    O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

    1 Chronicles 16:34 KJV

  9. Thanks

    Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

    Psalm 100:1 KJV

  10. Thanks

    Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

    Psalm 100:2 KJV

  11. Thanks

    For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

    Psalm 100:5 KJV

  12. Thanks

    Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

    2 Corinthians 9:15 KJV

  13. Thanks

    But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

    1 Corinthians 15:57 KJV

  14. Thanks

    Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

    Psalm 150:6 KJV

  15. Thanks

    I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

    Psalm 34:1 KJV

  16. Thanks

    It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

    Psalm 92:1 KJV

  17. Thanks

    Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

    Philippians 4:4 KJV

  18. Thanks

    Rejoice evermore.

    1 Thessalonians 5:16 KJV

  19. Thanks

    I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

    Psalm 69:30 KJV

  20. Thanks

    To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

    Psalm 30:12 KJV

  21. Thanks

    O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

    Psalm 136:26 KJV

  22. Thanks

    Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

    Psalm 106:1 KJV

  23. Thanks

    Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

    Psalm 16:11 KJV

  24. Comfort

    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    Psalm 23:1 KJV

  25. Comfort

    He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

    Psalm 23:2–3 KJV

  26. Comfort

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

    Psalm 23:4 KJV

  27. Comfort

    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

    Psalm 23:6 KJV

  28. Comfort

    Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

    Matthew 5:4 KJV

  29. Comfort

    The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

    Psalm 34:18 KJV

  30. Comfort

    Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

    2 Corinthians 1:3–4 KJV

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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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Can I choose only New Testament verses?

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?

Yes. Every verse shows its reference, so you can find it in any Bible and read the full passage.

Are the verses really picked at random?

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Can I share the verses?

Yes. The King James Version is in the public domain, so you can copy and share the verses freely.

Last updated October 2, 2026