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Bible Verses About Courage

“Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which Yahweh has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it.”

— Deuteronomy 31:7

God's most common courage-prompt is a reason, not a pep talk: "for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." These verses pair every "be strong" with its ground. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Deuteronomy 31:7 to Psalms 118:6.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about courage here is Deuteronomy 31:7: "And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath…" Joshua 1:6 follows close behind: "Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.

The 15 verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

Deuteronomy 31:7

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02 · King James Version

Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

Joshua 1:6

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03 · King James Version

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

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04 · King James Version

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

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05 · King James Version

And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

Joshua 10:25

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06 · King James Version

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

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07 · King James Version

Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:

2 Chronicles 32:7

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08 · King James Version

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Psalms 27:3

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09 · King James Version

In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

Psalms 56:11

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10 · King James Version

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

Proverbs 28:1

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11 · King James Version

Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:

Haggai 2:4

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12 · King James Version

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:13

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13 · King James Version

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

Acts 4:29

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14 · King James Version

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Ephesians 6:13

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15 · King James Version

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

Psalms 118:6

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When to read these verses

Read these when you are trying to become something on purpose. Character in Scripture is always shown in process — David grows, Peter grows, Timothy is told to let his progress be evident — and these verses are written for people in that middle.

How to use this list

Each verse card switches between the King James Version and the World English Bible — the modern renderings of the character commands ("self-control" for "temperance," "steadfastness" for "patience") often clarify what the trait actually requires. Copy the one you are training in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about courage?
Deuteronomy 31:7 is the one most readers land on: "And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it." Joshua 1:6 is the usual second: "Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them." The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
Is courage something God does in you or something you practice?
Scripture holds both together without embarrassment: the fruit of the Spirit is the Spirit's fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), and the same letter says "walk in the Spirit" — an imperative. The New Testament's pattern is divine provision and human practice: train, and watch what grows. The verses on this page carry both halves.
Where in the Bible does it talk about courage?
The verses on this page come from 9 books of the Bible — most notably Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1 Chronicles and 6 more — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses courage in more than one voice, which is why the page shows whole verses rather than a single proof text.
How do I use a list of verses about courage?
Read the list once slowly, then keep the one verse that fits your situation close — the copy button places it wherever you will actually see it. Every card can be switched to the World English Bible for modern wording, and the random verse tool at the top of the page can draw one verse from this theme at a time if the whole list is more than today needs.

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