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Bible Verses for Independence Day

“You shall make the fiftieth year holy, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee to you; and each of you shall return to his own property, and each of you shall return to his family.”

— Leviticus 25:10

The Bible's freedom verses are the deepest source the holiday's language draws on — "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty," proclaimed in Leviticus as jubilee and fulfilled in Galatians as standing fast. These are the verses behind the fireworks.

Quick answer: The most-read verse for independence day is Leviticus 25:10: "And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man…" Psalms 33:12 is the traditional second reading: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance." All fifteen verses below are shown in full King James text, public domain, with copy buttons and a modern-English toggle on every card.

The verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.

Leviticus 25:10

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02 · King James Version

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

Psalms 33:12

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03 · King James Version

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Psalms 85:10

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04 · King James Version

I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.

Psalms 118:5

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05 · King James Version

Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:

Psalms 146:7

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06 · King James Version

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 14:34

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07 · King James Version

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Isaiah 61:1

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08 · King James Version

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Luke 4:18

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09 · King James Version

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 8:32

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10 · King James Version

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

John 8:36

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11 · King James Version

Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

Romans 8:21

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12 · King James Version

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

2 Corinthians 3:17

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13 · King James Version

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Galatians 5:1

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14 · King James Version

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

James 1:25

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15 · King James Version

So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

James 2:12

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When to read these verses

These verses are read in the season itself — in services, around tables, in cards, and aloud at the gatherings the date calls for. Independence Day is July 4 in the United States. The list also gets read in preparation: the weeks before, when the readings are chosen and the family texts are picked. 15 verses is deliberate: long enough to cover the occasion's full range, short enough to read through once.

How to use these verses

Copy any verse from its card for a program, a card, a caption, or a reading — every text here is public domain in both translations shown, so no permission is needed for print or projection. Each card toggles between the King James Version and the World English Bible; check the modern rendering before reading aloud if the archaic grammar might get between the listeners and the meaning. For the themes behind the season, the related topic pages below carry the fuller lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular Bible verse for independence day?
Leviticus 25:10 is the one most read: "And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man…" Psalms 33:12 is the standard second: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance." The full set of fifteen is on this page — different services and families use different subsets, which is why all are shown whole.
Can I print or share these verses for independence day?
Yes. Every verse is public domain — the King James Version has no copyright in the United States, and the World English Bible is dedicated to the public domain. Copy, print, project, and share freely; the copy button gives you the verse with its reference, ready to paste.
Where in the Bible do independence day readings come from?
The verses on this page are drawn from across Scripture — the passages most associated with independence day — spanning the Old Testament prophecies and the New Testament record where both apply. Each card shows the full verse so the reading carries its own context.
How do I choose which verses to use?
Read the list through once and note the two or three that fit your gathering — services usually take one Old Testament reading and one New Testament reading; cards and programs usually take one. The related topic pages below go deeper on individual themes if a fuller list is needed.

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