45 Short Bible Verses to Memorize for Strength, Faith & Peace

Short bible verses are easy to remember, easy to pray and easy to share — yet they carry the full weight of Scripture. Below are 45 short bible verses (most under 15 words) for strength, faith, peace, love, gratitude and hard days, all from the King James Version. Use them for memorisation, captions, cards, tattoos, lock-screens or a quick prayer between meetings.

The 10 Most Popular Short Bible Verses

• “Jesus wept.” – John 11:35
• “God is love.” – 1 John 4:8
• “Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• “Rejoice evermore.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16
• “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
• “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” – Philippians 4:13
• “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
• “With God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26
• “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7
• “The joy of the LORD is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10

Fun fact: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35) is the shortest verse in most English Bibles — just two words, yet it shows the depth of Christ’s compassion.

Short Bible Verses About Strength

• “Be strong and of a good courage.” – Joshua 1:9
• “My grace is sufficient for thee.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
• “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage.” – Psalm 27:14
• “Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4
• “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” – Psalm 27:1
• “Fear thou not; for I am with thee.” – Isaiah 41:10

Short Bible Verses About Faith and Trust

• “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart.” – Proverbs 3:5
• “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” – Romans 10:17
• “Seek ye first the kingdom of God.” – Matthew 6:33
• “Ask, and it shall be given you.” – Matthew 7:7
• “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” – John 14:6
• “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” – Psalm 119:105

Short Bible Verses About Peace and Rest

• “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
• “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.” – John 14:27
• “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
• “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
• “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee.” – Numbers 6:24

Short Bible Verses About Love

• “Charity never faileth.” – 1 Corinthians 13:8
• “We love him, because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
• “Let all your things be done with charity.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
• “Be ye kind one to another.” – Ephesians 4:32
• “Love worketh no ill to his neighbour.” – Romans 13:10

Want the longer passages too? Read our full list of bible verses about love.

Short Bible Verses About Joy and Gratitude

• “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24
• “O taste and see that the LORD is good.” – Psalm 34:8
• “Rejoice in the Lord alway.” – Philippians 4:4
• “In every thing give thanks.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22
• “Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD.” – Psalm 150:6
• “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good.” – Psalm 107:1

Short Bible Verses for Hard Days

• “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21
• “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” – Psalm 37:4
• “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.” – Psalm 34:18
• “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5
• “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

Short Bible Verses for Kids to Memorise

• “God is love.” – 1 John 4:8
• “Be ye kind one to another.” – Ephesians 4:32
• “Children, obey your parents in the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:1
• “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1
• “Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17

How to Use Short Bible Verses

1. Memorise one a week – write it on a sticky note on your mirror.
2. Pray it – turn the verse into a one-line prayer in the morning.
3. Share it – add one to a card, text or caption. Our spiritual good morning quotes pair well.
4. Tattoo or engrave it – check the reference carefully before committing.
5. Teach it – kids learn fastest with verses under ten words.

Short Bible Verses FAQ

What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

“Jesus wept” (John 11:35) in most English translations.

What is a good short Bible verse for strength?

Philippians 4:13, Joshua 1:9 and Nehemiah 8:10 are the most loved.

What short Bible verse is good for a tattoo?

“Be still” (Psalm 46:10), “Walk by faith” (2 Corinthians 5:7) and “God is love” (1 John 4:8) are popular choices.

Read each verse in full context at Bible Gateway (KJV). For daily encouragement, see our good morning quotes.