Bible Verses About Trusting God (KJV)
Compiled by the Scripture Guide Team
Discover key Bible verses from the KJV about trusting God in every situation. Learn how faith replaces fear and builds spiritual confidence.
18 verses
Key Verses
Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Trust with all your heart—God directs your path.
Psalm 37:5
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Commit your way—trust moves decisions into God’s hands.
Isaiah 26:3–4
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Steady minds have peace—trust in the everlasting Lord.
Jeremiah 17:7–8
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters...
Trust makes you like a rooted tree—stable even in heat.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
God works all things for good—trust leans on that.
Psalm 56:3
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
When afraid, choose trust—this is a practical pivot.
Psalm 9:10
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Those who know God’s name trust Him—He doesn’t forsake seekers.
Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
God knows those who trust Him—He is a stronghold.
Isaiah 41:13
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
God holds your hand—He says “Fear not; I will help thee.”
Philippians 4:6–7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Trust turns worry into prayer—peace follows.
1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Casting care is active trust—God cares deeply.
Psalm 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
The Shepherd supplies—trust rests in His guidance.
Deuteronomy 31:8
And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
God goes before you—fear loses its future power.
Joshua 1:9
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.
Be strong because God is with you.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Seek God first—trust rearranges priorities.
Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Be still—trust stops striving.
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
God won’t leave you—contentment grows from that promise.
John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Let not your heart be troubled—belief anchors peace.
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