What scripture says
Bible verses about loneliness
Scripture speaks to loneliness with a promise: "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." God sets the solitary in families and is near to all who call on him. These verses are for the times you feel alone.
He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Read it in its chapter →I will never leave thee
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.
Read it in its chapter →Lo, I am with you alway
Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Read it in its chapter →God setteth the solitary in families
Psalm 68:6
God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Read it in its chapter →For I am desolate and afflicted
Psalm 25:16
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Read it in its chapter →Fear not, for I am with thee
Isaiah 41:10
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.
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Hymns to sing
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodMartin Luther (1483–1546)
- Alleluia, Sing To Jesus!William Chatterton Dix (1837–1865)
- Nearer, My God, To TheeSarah Fuller Flower Adams (1805–1848), Hervey Doddridge Ganse (1822–1891), Edward Henry Jr. Bickersteth (1825–1906)
- The Galilean Fishers ToilChristopher Wordsworth (1807–1885)
- What A Friend We Have In JesusJoseph Medlicott Scriven (1819–1886)