Life is filled with challenges, but the Bible encourages perseverance. These verses remind us that falling is part of the journey, but with faith, we can always rise again.
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Bible Verses About Falling And Getting Back Up
Proverbs 24:16 – Though the righteous fall, they will rise again
“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16
Psalm 37:23-24 – Though he may stumble, he will not fall
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24
2 Corinthians 4:9 – Struck down, but not destroyed
“Persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:9
Proverbs 14:21 – Falling down and helping others up
“Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.” – Proverbs 14:21
Psalms 145:14 – God upholds all who fall
“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” – Psalms 145:14
Psalm 145:14 – God upholds all who fall
“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” – Psalm 145:14
Proverbs 24:16 – Falling, but not staying down
“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16
Job 5:19 – God delivers from six troubles; even in seven, no harm will touch you
“From six calamities he will rescue you; in seven no harm will touch you.” – Job 5:19
1 Peter 1:7 – Tested faith results in praise and glory
“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” – 1 Peter 1:7
Proverbs 24:16 – Falling and rising again displays strength
“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 power is made perfect in our weakness
“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
Psalms 37:24 – Falling is not permanent
“though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalms 37:24
2 Corinthians 4:8 – Hard pressed but not crushed
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8
Isaiah 54:10 – God’s unfailing love will not be shaken
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” – Isaiah 54:10
Psalm 34:19 – The righteous face many troubles but God delivers them
“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” – Psalm 34:19
Proverbs 16:18 – Pride leads to a fall
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18
Jeremiah 32:27 – Nothing is too hard for God
“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” – Jeremiah 32:27
1 Corinthians 10:13 – God provides a way out
“No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” – Psalm 46:1-3
Psalm 37:23-24 – God establishes the steps of the righteous
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24
1 John 2:1 – If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” – 1 John 2:1
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord, lean not on your own understanding
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 24:16 – Falling is not the end
“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
James 1:12 – Blessed is the one who perseveres
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12
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
Psalm 119:165 – Great peace for those who love God’s law
“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” – Psalm 119:165
Psalms 46:1-2 – God is our refuge even in times of trouble
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” – Psalms 46:1-2
Hebrews 12:5-6 – The Lord disciplines those he loves
“And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, ‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.’” – Hebrews 12:5-6
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God comforts us in all our troubles
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
1 Peter 1:6-7 – Trials produce refined faith
“In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” – 1 Peter 1:6-7
Psalm 37:17 – The righteous will not be condemned when they fall
“for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.” – Psalm 37:17
Matthew 7:24-25 – Building life on the rock keeps it secure
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Proverbs 3:11-12 – The Lord disciplines those he loves
“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” – Proverbs 3:11-12
Hebrews 13:5 – God will never leave us or forsake us
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”” – Hebrews 13:5
1 Peter 5:10 – God restores 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
Deuteronomy 31:6 – The Lord goes with us and never leaves
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
Romans 5:3-5 – Suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” – Romans 5:3-5
Psalm 119:71 – Suffering can lead to learning God’s decrees
“It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.” – Psalm 119:71
Jeremiah 29:11 – God has plans for our good future
“‘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
Psalm 37:24 – God holds us up when we stumble
“though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:24
Romans 5:8 – God’s love for us is unconditional
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
Deuteronomy 33:27 – God is our refuge and everlasting arms
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, ‘Destroy them!’” – Deuteronomy 33:27
Galatians 6:9 – Let us not grow weary in doing good
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
Isaiah 41:10 – God will strengthen and help us
“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
James 4:10 – Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10