31 Bible Verses about Trust

Put thy trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.

And why care ye then for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They labor not, neither spin: And yet for all that, I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his royalty, was not arrayed like unto one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow shall be cast into the furnace, shall he not much more do the same unto you, O ye of little faith?

Consider the lilies, how they grow. They labor not. They spin not. And yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all this royalty was not clothed like to one of these.

He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

{To the Chanter, an exhortation of David when Doeg the Edomite came to Saul, and showed him, saying: David is come to the house of Abimelech} Thy boastest thou thyself, thou tyrant, that thou canst do mischief, whereas the goodness of God endureth yet daily? Thy tongue imagineth wickedness, and with lies it cutteth like a sharp razor. Thou lovest ungraciousness more than good, to talk of lies more than righteousness. Selah. read more.
Thou lovest to speak all words that may do hurt, O thou false tongue. Therefore shall God destroy thee forever; he shall take thee, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. The righteous also shall see this, and fear, and shall laugh him to scorn. "Lo, this is the man that took not God for his strength, but trusted unto the multitude of his riches, and was mighty in his wickedness!"

Then Jesus said then unto his disciples: "Verily I say unto you, it is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. And moreover I say unto you: it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." When his disciples heard that, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, "Who then can be saved?" read more.
Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

And Jesus looked round about, and said unto his disciples, "What a hard thing it is for them that have riches enter into the kingdom of God." And his disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them, "Children: how hard is it for them, that trust in their riches, to enter into the kingdom of God? It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of an needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." read more.
And they were astonished out of measure, saying between themselves, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked upon them, and said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible."

When Jesus saw him mourn, he said, "With what difficulty shall they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God: Easier it is for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." Then said they that heard that, "And who shall then be saved?" read more.
And he said, "Things which are impossible with men are possible with God."

Also we received an answer of death in ourselves, and that was done because we should not put our trust in ourselves, but in God, which raiseth the dead to life again -

Yea, one must keep himself from another; no man may safely trust his own brother. For one brother undermineth another, and one neighbour begileth another. Yea, one dissesembleth with another, and they deal with no truth. They have practiced their tongues to lie, and taken great pains to do mischief. They have set their stole in the midst of deceit, and for very dissembling falsity they will not know me, sayeth the LORD.

It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put any confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put any confidence in princes.

O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man, for there is no help in them.

Woe is me! I am become as one that goeth a gleaning in the harvest. There are no more grapes to eat, yet would I fain, with all my heart, have of the best fruit. There is not a godly man upon earth, there is not one righteous among men. They labour all to shed blood, and every man hunteth his brother to death: yet they say they do well when they do evil. As the prince will, so sayeth the judge: that he may do him a pleasure again. The great man speaketh what his heart desireth; and the hearers allow him. read more.
The best of them is but as a thistle, and the most righteous of them is but as a brier in the hedge. But when the day of thy preachers cometh, that thou shalt be visited: then shall they be wasted away. Let no man believe his friend, nor put his confidence in a prince. Keep the door of thy mouth, from her that lieth in thy bosom: for the son shall put his father to dishonour, the daughter shall rise against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law: and a man's foes shall be even they of his own household.

He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

There be some that put their trust in their goods, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches.

For because thou hast trusted in thy strongholds and treasure, thou shalt be taken. Chemosh with his priests and princes shall go away into captivity.

And his disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them, "Children: how hard is it for them, that trust in their riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?

"Lo, this is the man that took not God for his strength, but trusted unto the multitude of his riches, and was mighty in his wickedness!"

What help then will the Image do, whom the workman hath fashioned? Or the vain cast Image, wherein because the craftsmen putteth his trust, therefore maketh he dumb Idols? Woe unto him, that sayeth unto a piece of wood, "Arise," and to a dumb stone, "Stand up." For what instruction may such one give? Behold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and there is no breath in it.

Their images are but silver and gold, even the work of men's hands. They have mouths, and speak not; eyes have they, but they see not. They have ears, and hear not; noses have they, but they smell not. read more.
They have hands, and handle not; feet have they, but they walk not; neither speak they through their throat. They that make them, are like unto them; and so are all such as put their trust in them.

And therefore let them convert, and be ashamed earnestly, that hope in Idols and say to fashioned images, "Ye are our gods."

As for the images of the heathen, they are but silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, and speak not; eyes have they, but they see not. They have ears, and yet they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths. read more.
They that make them are like unto them; and so are all they that put their trust in them.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way. For his wrath shall be kindled shortly: blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

O taste and see how friendly the LORD is; blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Blessed is the man that hath set his hope in the LORD, and turned not unto the proud, and to such as go about with lies.

O Blessed is the man that putteth his trust in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is himself.

Also we received an answer of death in ourselves, and that was done because we should not put our trust in ourselves, but in God, which raiseth the dead to life again -

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye then to my soul, that she should flee as a bird unto the hill?

But my hope hath been in thee, O LORD; I have said, "Thou art my God."

Alas, for those disobedient children," sayeth the LORD, "that will take counsel without me. Alas, that they will take a secret advice, and not out of my spirit: and therefore add they sin unto sin.

Thus sayeth the LORD, "Cursed be the man that putteth his trust in man, and that taketh flesh for his arm: and he, whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Woe be unto them that go down into Egypt for help, and trust in horses, and comfort themselves in chariots, because they be many, and in horsemen because they be lusty and strong. But they regard not the holy one of Israel, and they ask no question at the LORD. Whereas he nevertheless plagueth the wicked, and yet goeth not from his word, when he steppeth forth, and taketh the victory against the household of the froward, and against the help of evil doers. Now the Egyptians are men, and not God, and their horses flesh, and not spirit. And as soon as the LORD stretcheth out his hand: then shall the helper fall, and he that should have been helped, and they shall all together be destroyed.

He will never apply himself to faithfulness and truth, so sore is he deceived with vanity.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not exceeding wise, and that they trust not in the uncertain riches, but in the living God, which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy them,

O trust not in wrong or robbery; give not yourselves unto vanity. If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

Behold, God is my salvation: I will be bold therefore and not fear. For the LORD God is my strength and my praise whereof I sing: and is become my saviour.

That we may boldly say, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man doeth unto me."

Yea, in God have I put my trust; I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

They shall be also at their wits end, and ashamed one of another: the Egyptians of the Ethiopians, and the Ethiopians of the Egyptians, considering what glory they were in afore.

But Pharaoh's help shall be your confusion, and the comfort in the Egyptian's shadow shall be your own shame.

They were all ashamed of the people that could do them no good, and that might not help them, nor show them any profit - but were their confusion and rebuke."

O keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be confounded, for I have put my trust in thee.

But mine eyes look unto thee, O LORD God; in thee is my trust. O cast not out my soul.

{To the Chanter, A Psalm of David} In thee, O LORD, have I put my trust; let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness.

As for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God, my trust is in the tender mercy of God for ever and ever.

Hope still in the LORD, for in the LORD God is everlasting strength.

O put your trust in him always, ye people; pour out your hearts before him, for God is our hope. Selah.

How excellent is thy mercy, O God! And the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

The righteous shall rejoice in the LORD, and put his trust in him; and all they that are true of heart, shall be glad.

The LORD also will be a defense for the oppressed, even a refuge in due time of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; for thou, LORD, hast never failed them that seek thee.

For he shall never be moved, and the righteous shall be had in an everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of any evil tidings, for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD.

Then said David to the Philistine, "Thou comest to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield: But I come to thee in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the host of Israel whom thou hast railed upon.

And Saul put his raiment upon David, and put a helmet of brass upon his head, and put a coat of mail upon him, and gird David with his own sword upon his raiment. And he assayed to go, for he never proved it. Then said David unto Saul, "I cannot go in these, for I have not been used thereto." And put them off him,

and which delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver - on whom we trust, that yet hereafter he will deliver us,

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; for thou, LORD, hast never failed them that seek thee.

Woe to the abominable, filthy and cruel city: which will not hear, nor be reformed. Her trust is not in the LORD, neither will she hold her to her God.

Woe be unto them that go down into Egypt for help, and trust in horses, and comfort themselves in chariots, because they be many, and in horsemen because they be lusty and strong. But they regard not the holy one of Israel, and they ask no question at the LORD. Whereas he nevertheless plagueth the wicked, and yet goeth not from his word, when he steppeth forth, and taketh the victory against the household of the froward, and against the help of evil doers. Now the Egyptians are men, and not God, and their horses flesh, and not spirit. And as soon as the LORD stretcheth out his hand: then shall the helper fall, and he that should have been helped, and they shall all together be destroyed.

Thus sayeth the LORD, "Cursed be the man that putteth his trust in man, and that taketh flesh for his arm: and he, whose heart departeth from the LORD. He shall be like the heath that groweth in the wilderness. As for the good thing that is for to come, he shall not see it: but dwell in a dry place of the wilderness, in a salt and unoccupied land."

Woe be unto them that go down into Egypt for help, and trust in horses, and comfort themselves in chariots, because they be many, and in horsemen because they be lusty and strong. But they regard not the holy one of Israel, and they ask no question at the LORD. Whereas he nevertheless plagueth the wicked, and yet goeth not from his word, when he steppeth forth, and taketh the victory against the household of the froward, and against the help of evil doers. Now the Egyptians are men, and not God, and their horses flesh, and not spirit. And as soon as the LORD stretcheth out his hand: then shall the helper fall, and he that should have been helped, and they shall all together be destroyed.

Then said David to the Philistine, "Thou comest to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield: But I come to thee in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the host of Israel whom thou hast railed upon.

And David was in a shrewd strait: for the people intended to stone him because the hearts of the people were vexed for their sons and their daughters.

For ye comfort yourselves thus: "Tush, we have made a covenant with death, and with hell we are at an agreement. Though there break out any sore plague, it shall not come upon us. For with deceit will we escape, and with nimbleness will we defend ourselves."

This shall be your portion, and the portion of your measure, wherewith ye shall be rewarded of me, sayeth the LORD: because ye have forgotten me, and put your trust in deceitful things.

What help then will the Image do, whom the workman hath fashioned? Or the vain cast Image, wherein because the craftsmen putteth his trust, therefore maketh he dumb Idols?

And therefore let them convert, and be ashamed earnestly, that hope in Idols and say to fashioned images, "Ye are our gods."

The name of the LORD is a strong castle, the righteous flyeth unto it, and shall be saved.

They shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone.

They go down into Egypt, and ask me no counsel; to seek help at he power of Pharaoh, and comfort in the shadow of the Egyptians.

But he fell from him, and sent his Ambassadors into Egypt that he might have horses and much people. Should that prosper? Should he be kept safe, that doth such things? Or should he escape, that breaketh his covenant?

Yea, thou shalt go thy way from them, and smite thine hands together upon thy head. Because the LORD shall bring that confidence and hope of thine to naught, and thou shalt not prosper withal."

For the Egyptian's help shall be but vain and lost. Therefore I told you also that your pride should have an end.

which will not hear, nor be reformed. Her trust is not in the LORD, neither will she hold her to her God.

because they believed not in God, and put not their trust in his help.

It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put any confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put any confidence in princes.

And Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren went and gat them to Shechem. And the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.

He will not be afraid of any evil tidings, for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD.

God is my strength, and in him will I trust: my shield and the horn that defendeth me: mine high hold and refuge.

Put thou thy trust in the LORD, and be doing good; dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Let our soul patiently abide the LORD, for he is our help and shield. So shall our heart rejoice in him, because we have hoped in his holy name.

But let Israel trust in the LORD, for he is their succor and defense. Let the house of Aaron put their trust in the LORD, for he is their helper and defender. They that fear the LORD, let them put their trust in the LORD, for he is their aid and their shield.

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

And Rabshakeh said unto them, "Tell Hezekiah that the great king of Assyria sayeth thus unto him, 'What presumption is this, that thou trustest unto?

But if thou wouldest say unto me: 'We trust in the LORD our God': is not he that God whose High places and altars Hezekiah took down, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem to worship only before this altar?

Thus the covenant that ye have made with death shall be done away: and the condition that ye made with hell, shall not stand. Yea, when the sore plague goeth forth, ye shall be trodden down under it.

All his comfort and hope shall be rooted out of his dwelling, and shall bring him unto the king of fear.

And let all them that put their trust in thee rejoice. They shall ever be giving of thanks, because thou defendest them. They that love thy name shall be joyful in thee;

So shall our heart rejoice in him, because we have hoped in his holy name.

His confidence shall be destroyed, for he trusteth in a spider's web.

Dost thou trust to the staff of this broken reed Egypt, on which if a man lean it will run into his hand and pierce it? For even so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.

No man regardeth righteousness, and no man judgeth truly. Every man hopeth in vain things, and imagineth deceit; conceiveth weariness, and bringeth forth evil.

He will never apply himself to faithfulness and truth, so sore is he deceived with vanity.

But my trust is in thy mercy, and my heart is joyful in thy salvation.

As for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God, my trust is in the tender mercy of God for ever and ever.

And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.

I fast twice in the week. I give tithe of all that I possess.'

O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us. Neither know we what to do: but our eyes be unto thee."

With him is an arm of flesh: But with us is the LORD our God for to help us and to fight our battles!" And the people were well couraged with the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

Also we received an answer of death in ourselves, and that was done because we should not put our trust in ourselves, but in God, which raiseth the dead to life again -

For we are circumcision which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh: though I have whereof I might rejoice in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, much more I:

Such trust have we through Christ to Godward:

And the Philistine said unto David, "Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with a staff?" And he cursed David in the name of his gods. And he said to David, "Come to me and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field." Then said David to the Philistine, "Thou comest to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield: But I come to thee in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the host of Israel whom thou hast railed upon.

Therefore, thus sayeth the holy one of Israel, "Insomuch as ye have cast off your beauty, and comforted yourselves with power and nimbleness, and put your confidence therein: therefore shall ye have this mischief again for your destruction and fall, like as a high wall, that falleth because of some rift or blast, whose breaking cometh suddenly. And your destruction shall be like as an earthen pot, which breaketh no man touching it, yea and breaketh so sore, that a man shall not find a shiver of it to fetch fire in, or to take water withal out of the pit." read more.
For the LORD God, even the holy one of Israel, hath promised this: "In repentance and in rest shall ye be safe; in quietness and hope shall your strength lie." For ye have said, "No, but we will escape through horses!" Therefore shall ye flee. And, "We will get us up upon swift beasts!" Therefore shall your persecutors be swifter. A thousand of you shall flee for one, or at the most for five, which do but only give you evil words: until ye be desolate, as a ship mast upon a high mountain, and as a beacon upon a hill.

When the LORD heard this, he was wroth: so the fire was kindled in Jacob, and heavy displeasure against Israel, because they believed not in God, and put not their trust in his help. So he commanded the clouds above, and opened the doors of heaven. read more.
He rained down manna upon them for to eat, and gave them bread from heaven. Then ate they angels' food, for he sent them meat enough. He caused the east wind to blow under the heaven, and through his power he brought in the southwest wind. He rained down manna upon them as thick as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea. He let it fall among their tents, even round about their habitations. So they ate, and were filled, for he gave them their own desire. And they were not disappointed of their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths, the heavy wrath of God came upon them, and slew the wealthiest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.

For thou hast comforted thyself in thy deceitfulness, and hast said, "No man seeth me." Thine own wisdom and cunning hath deceived thee, in that thou hast said, "I am alone, and without me there is none." Therefore shall trouble come upon thee, and thou shalt not know, from whence it shall arise. Mischief shalt fall upon thee, which thou shalt not be able to put off. A sudden misery shall come upon thee, before thou be aware.

for the which cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am sure that he is able keep that which I have committed to his keeping against that day.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not exceeding wise, and that they trust not in the uncertain riches, but in the living God, which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy them,

He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.

by whom we are bold to draw nigh in that trust, which we have by faith on him.

He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.

He that handleth a matter wisely, obtaineth good; and blessed is he, that putteth his trust in the LORD.

He that is of a proud stomach, stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD, shall be well fed.

But now they have plowed them wickedness, therefore shall they reap sin, and eat the fruit of lies. Seeing thou puttest thy confidence in thine own ways, and leanest to the multitude of thy worthies: there shall grow a sedition among thy people. All thy strong cities shall be laid waste, even as Shalman was destroyed with his familiars, through him that was avenged of Arbel in the day of battle: where the mother perished with her children. Even so shall it go with you, O Bethel, because of your malicious wickedness. Like as the morning goeth away, so shall the king of Israel pass.

He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.

The fear of the LORD is a stronghold; and his children are under a sure defense.

Then Benhadad sent unto him and said, "Thus do the gods to me and so thereto, if the dust of Samaria be enough for all the people that follow me, that every man may have a handful."

And is not mine house so with God? In that he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, perfect in all points. And in that he shall fulfill all that is healthsome unto me, and all my desires thereto;

Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the ungodly, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou, O LORD God, art the thing that I long for; thou art my hope even from my youth.

Behold, the LORD's hand is not so shortened that it cannot help, neither is his ear so stopped that it may not hear. But your misdeeds have separated you from your God, and your sins hide his face from you, that he heareth you not. For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with unrighteousness; Your lips speak lies, and your tongue setteth out wickedness. read more.
No man regardeth righteousness, and no man judgeth truly. Every man hopeth in vain things, and imagineth deceit; conceiveth weariness, and bringeth forth evil.

He trusted in the LORD God of Israel, so that after him came none like him among all the kings of Judah, neither among them that went before him.

that I may give answer unto my blasphemers - for my trust is in thy word.

When thou cryest, let thy chosen heap deliver thee. But the wind shall take them all away, and carry them into the air. Nevertheless, they that put their trust in me, shall inherit the land, and have my holy hill in possession.

Put thy trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Woe be unto them that go down into Egypt for help, and trust in horses, and comfort themselves in chariots, because they be many, and in horsemen because they be lusty and strong. But they regard not the holy one of Israel, and they ask no question at the LORD.

Then spake Nebuchadnezzar, and said, "Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: which hath sent his angel, and defended his servants that put their trust in him: that have altered the king's commandment, and jeopardized their bodies thereupon, rather than they would serve or worship any other god except their own God only.

Hope still in the LORD, for in the LORD God is everlasting strength.

Cast all your care to him: for he careth for you.

The LORD delivereth the souls of his servants, and all they that put their trust in him shall not be destitute.

And thou, which art the doer and hast the matter in hand: shall provide for peace, even the peace that men hope for in thee.

Great plagues remain for the ungodly; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD, mercy embraceth him on every side.

And the LORD shall stand by them, and save them; he shall deliver them from the ungodly, and shall save them, because they put their trust in him.

{A song of the stairs} They that put their trust in the LORD are even as the mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast forever.

How excellent is thy mercy, O God! And the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

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 comfort me.

{A Psalm of David} Be thou my Judge, O LORD, for I walk innocently. My trust hath been also in the LORD; therefore shall I not fall.

Commit thy way unto the LORD, set thy hope in him, and he shall bring it to pass.

Put thou thy trust in the LORD, and be doing good; dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Thou shalt show us wonderful things in thy righteousness, O God of our salvation, thou that art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that remain in the broad sea -

For thou, O LORD God, art the thing that I long for; thou art my hope even from my youth.

Full gracious is the LORD, and a stronghold in time of trouble. He knoweth them that put their trust in him:

Lo, though he slay me, yet will I put my trust in him. But if I shew and reprove mine own ways in his sight,

Full gracious is the LORD, and a stronghold in time of trouble. He knoweth them that put their trust in him: