Gratitude runs through the whole Bible. These Thanksgiving Bible verses, quoted from the King James Version, are perfect for your table blessing, place cards, a holiday devotional or a message to family on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Psalms of thanksgiving
- Psalm 100:4 — “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
- Psalm 107:1 — “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
- Psalm 95:2 — “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.”
- Psalm 136:1 — “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
- Psalm 9:1 — “I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
- Psalm 28:7 — “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
- Psalm 103:2 — “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
- Psalm 118:24 — “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
- Psalm 34:1 — “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
- Psalm 69:30 — “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
- Psalm 147:7 — “Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God.”
- Psalm 7:17 — “I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”
New Testament verses about giving thanks
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
- Philippians 4:6 — “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
- Colossians 3:15 — “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
- Colossians 3:17 — “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
- Ephesians 5:20 — “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- James 1:17 — “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 — “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:15 — “For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.”
- Philippians 4:19 — “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
- Revelation 7:12 — “Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.”
Old Testament verses of gratitude
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 — “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
- Nehemiah 8:10 — “…for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
- Lamentations 3:22–23 — “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.”
Short Thanksgiving verses for cards and place settings
- “Be ye thankful.” — Colossians 3:15
- “In every thing give thanks.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” — 2 Corinthians 9:15
- “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good.” — Psalm 107:1
- “Great is thy faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:23
A simple Thanksgiving table blessing
“Lord, thank You for this food, for the hands that prepared it and for the people around this table. As Psalm 107:1 says, You are good and Your mercy endures forever. Bless those who are missing from our table today, and help us share what we have with others. Amen.”
How to use these verses
- Write one verse on each place card and invite guests to read theirs aloud.
- Use a verse for each day of a 25-day gratitude devotional before Christmas.
- Add one to a Thanksgiving card message.
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FAQ
What is the most famous Thanksgiving Bible verse?
Psalm 100:4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18 are the most quoted.
What does the Bible say about being thankful?
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
