"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
When trouble is already here — God as refuge you can run to right now.
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encouraging Bible verses for women · KJV
14 Encouraging Bible Verses for Women (KJV)
The weight women carry is often quiet — a house to hold, people to care for, health to worry over, and little time to sit down with it all. These encouraging verses were chosen for exactly that load. Each is in the King James Version, short enough to read between demands, and each carries one plain line on why it helps. If you are a mother, the verses near the end were chosen for you.
Reviewed 2026-09-24 · King James Version (public domain) · Free to copy & share
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"Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Strength worn like clothing — and a future worth rejoicing over. For every weary mother.
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"The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing."
God Himself sings over you with joy — mighty to save, tender in love.
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"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
Brokenhearted is exactly where God draws near — you do not have to hold it together first.
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"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."
Five promises in one verse for when fear will not lift — presence, strength, help, and holding.
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"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
A peace beyond explaining, standing guard over your heart and mind in Christ.
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"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
A peace unlike anything the world offers — given by Jesus Himself for troubled, fearful hearts.
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"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost."
Hope, joy, and peace are filled by God Himself — and they can overflow, not just survive.
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"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
For heavy sadness — speak hope to your own soul: praise is coming again.
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"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."
For the darkest valleys — grief, diagnosis, loss. Fear eases because He walks through it with you.
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"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."
Written from ruins — yet mercies are new every single morning. Today can be different.
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"For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after."
God's own promise of restored health and healed wounds — He has not forgotten you.
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"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
Two questions that shrink fear — if God is light and strength, what is left to be afraid of?
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"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Names fear as not from God — and what is from Him instead: power, love, a steady mind.
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How to use these encouraging Bible verses for women
These encouraging Bible verses for women were chosen for one moment: when you cannot read a long article. Read the first three above in under ten seconds. Keep the one that names your day most honestly — fear, grief, exhaustion, waiting — and copy it to your phone. Every verse is King James Version, public domain, with a one-line plain explanation so older words like “thee” never block the comfort.
For yourself
Read one verse morning and night for three days. Short verses loop best: Psalm 56:3 for fear, Psalm 23:1 for provision, Philippians 4:13 for strength. Write it on a note where you will see it.
For someone else
Tap Copy and paste into a text with no lecture attached. One verse sent at night is often re-read for years. If they face illness, send ourverses for cancer patients; if it is a friend, use short verses for friends.
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Questions about encouraging Bible verses for women
What is a good encouraging Bible verses for women to read right now?
Start with Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” When trouble is already here — God as refuge you can run to right now.
Are these encouraging Bible verses for women free to share?
Yes. KJV is public domain. Tap Copy on any card above to copy verse + reference, then paste anywhere. No sign-up, no fee.
How do I memorize one fast?
Read it 3× out loud, say it once without looking. Keep it for 3 days, morning and night.
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Reviewed 2026-09-24 · Scripture from the King James Version (public domain)