Everyone experiences failure at some point in life. It can feel discouraging, but the Bible offers comfort and guidance during tough times. In this blog post, we will look at several Bible verses that remind us of God’s love and support when we falter, helping us rise again with renewed strength.
Bible Verses About Failing
Proverbs 24:16 – Though we may stumble, we can rise again
“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16
2 Corinthians 12:9 – God’s grace is sufficient in our failures
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Romans 3:23 – All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23
1 John 1:9 – Confession leads to forgiveness after our failures
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
Micah 7:8 – Despite our failures, we can rise above
“Do not gloat over me, my enemies! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” – Micah 7:8
James 1:2-3 – Trials should be seen as opportunities
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3
Psalm 37:24 – The Lord sustains us when we fall
“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:24
Isaiah 41:10 – God is with us in moments of weakness
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
Philippians 3:13-14 – Forgetting the past, we strive forward
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” – Philippians 3:13-14
Proverbs 28:13 – Acknowledging failures leads to healing
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13
Matthew 7:3 – Before judging others, reflect on our own failings
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” – Matthew 7:3
Galatians 6:1 – Restore one another gently in their failures
“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.” – Galatians 6:1
Hebrews 4:15 – Jesus understands our struggles
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” – Hebrews 4:15
Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s mercies are new every morning
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
Psalm 73:26 – God is our strength during our downfalls
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
Romans 8:28 – God works for good through our failures
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
Psalm 145:14 – The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down
“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” – Psalm 145:14
Jeremiah 29:11 – God has plans for our future beyond failures
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
1 Peter 5:10 – God restores us after suffering
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10
Psalm 91:15 – God promises to be with us in troubles
“He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” – Psalm 91:15
John 8:7 – Let he who is without sin offer compassion
“When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.'” – John 8:7
Luke 22:32 – Jesus prays for our faith during trials
“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” – Luke 22:32
Matthew 11:28-30 – Find rest in the midst of failure
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-30
Isaiah 40:29 – God gives strength to the weary
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29
Ephesians 2:8-9 – Salvation is not earned despite our failures
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9
Colossians 3:13 – Forgive as we have been forgiven
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
Hebrews 12:1 – Run the race with perseverance
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1
2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Psalm 119:105 – God’s Word guides us through failures
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Luke 15:20 – The Father welcomes us back after failures
“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20