difficult times

Joshua Chapter 1:9

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.

Psalm Chapter 9:9

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm Chapter 9:10

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Psalm Chapter 37:1

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

Psalm Chapter 37:2

For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.

Psalm Chapter 37:3

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Psalm Chapter 37:4

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Psalm Chapter 37:5

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Psalm Chapter 37:6

And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Psalm Chapter 37:7

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Psalm Chapter 37:8

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

Psalm Chapter 37:9

For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

Psalm Chapter 37:10

For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

Psalm Chapter 37:11

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Psalm Chapter 37:12

The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

Psalm Chapter 37:13

The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

Psalm Chapter 37:14

The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.

Psalm Chapter 37:15

Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.

Psalm Chapter 37:16

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

Psalm Chapter 37:17

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

Psalm Chapter 37:18

The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

Psalm Chapter 37:19

They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Psalm Chapter 37:20

But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

Psalm Chapter 37:21

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

Psalm Chapter 37:22

For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

Psalm Chapter 37:23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

Psalm Chapter 37:24

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

Psalm Chapter 37:25

I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Psalm Chapter 37:26

He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Psalm Chapter 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

Psalm Chapter 37:28

For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

Psalm Chapter 37:29

The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

Psalm Chapter 37:30

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

Psalm Chapter 37:31

The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

Psalm Chapter 37:32

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

Psalm Chapter 37:33

The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

Psalm Chapter 37:34

Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

Psalm Chapter 37:35

I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

Psalm Chapter 37:36

Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

Psalm Chapter 37:37

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

Psalm Chapter 37:38

But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.

Psalm Chapter 37:39

But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

Psalm Chapter 37:40

And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Isaiah Chapter 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Jeremiah Chapter 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Jeremiah Chapter 29:12

Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

Jeremiah Chapter 29:13

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

John Chapter 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Romans Chapter 8:18

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

2 Corinthians Chapter 12:8

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

2 Corinthians Chapter 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians Chapter 12:10

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Philippians Chapter 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians Chapter 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians Chapter 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

James Chapter 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

James Chapter 1:3

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James Chapter 1:4

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

1 Peter Chapter 1:6

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

1 Peter Chapter 1:7

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

1 Peter Chapter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.