We all stumble and fall at times, but the Bible provides words of encouragement, reminding us that we can rise again through God’s strength. These verses inspire us to keep moving forward, even when we face setbacks in life.
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Bible Verses About Stumbling
Proverbs 24:16 – Righteous individuals may stumble, but 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 37:24 – The Lord upholds those who stumble and do not fall completely.
“Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord upholds them with his hand.” – Psalm 37:24
Proverbs 4:12 – When we walk in wisdom, our steps will not cause us to stumble.
“When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.” – Proverbs 4:12
Psalm 145:14 – The Lord supports all who stumble and lifts up those who are bowed down.
“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” – Psalm 145:14
1 Peter 2:8 – Those who stumble reject Jesus, the cornerstone chosen by God.
“A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.” – 1 Peter 2:8
1 John 2:10 – Those who walk in the light will not stumble.
“Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.” – 1 John 2:10
Psalm 119:165 – Great peace comes to those who love God’s law and stumble not.
“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” – Psalm 119:165
Proverbs 3:23 – God keeps our foot from being caught in a trap or stumbling.
“Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.” – Proverbs 3:23
Isaiah 8:15 – Those who reject God’s ways stumble and fall into distress.
“Many of them stumble; they fall and are broken, they are snared and captured.” – Isaiah 8:15
Proverbs 24:17 – When an enemy stumbles, we should not rejoice but show genuine concern.
“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice.” – Proverbs 24:17
Jeremiah 6:15 – Unrepentant hearts stumble in their wickedness and refuse correction.
“Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them,” says the Lord.” – Jeremiah 6:15
Proverbs 29:18 – Without vision, people stumble and are prone to perish.
“Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” – Proverbs 29:18
Isaiah 28:13 – When we reject God’s word, we stumble and fall backward.
“So then, the word of the Lord to them will become: Do this, do that, a rule for this, a rule for that; a little here, a little there—so that as they go, they will fall backward; they will be injured and snared and captured.” – Isaiah 28:13
1 Corinthians 10:12 – We should be careful, as even those who think they stand may stumble.
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” – 1 Corinthians 10:12
Psalm 73:2 – The psalmist almost stumbled in his faith when he saw the prosperity of the wicked.
“But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.” – Psalm 73:2
Proverbs 3:21 – Let wisdom and understanding be the path that prevents us from stumbling.
“My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion.” – Proverbs 3:21
Matthew 5:29 – It is better to remove anything that causes you to stumble, even if it’s valuable.
“If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” – Matthew 5:29
2 Peter 1:10 – We must make our calling and election sure to avoid stumbling.
“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.” – 2 Peter 1:10
Job 12:5 – Those who are at ease may stumble in their prosperity, losing sight of God.
“Those who are at ease have contempt for misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.” – Job 12:5
Psalm 66:9 – God has preserved our lives, so we may not stumble.
“He has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.” – Psalm 66:9
John 11:9 – As long as we walk in the light, we will not stumble in darkness.
“Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? Anyone who walks in the daytime will not stumble, for they see by this world’s light.” – John 11:9
Hebrews 12:13 – Make straight paths for your feet, so the lame may not stumble.
“Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.” – Hebrews 12:13
Psalm 94:18 – When anxiety overwhelms us, God’s comfort keeps us from stumbling.
“When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.” – Psalm 94:18
John 16:1 – Jesus warned his disciples not to stumble and fall away when persecution comes.
“All this I have told you so that you will not fall away.” – John 16:1
Isaiah 63:13 – The Israelites stumbled and rebelled against God, grieving His Holy Spirit.
“They rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them.” – Isaiah 63:13
Matthew 11:6 – Blessed are those who do not stumble because of Jesus.
“Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” – Matthew 11:6
2 Corinthians 6:3 – We should live in a way that does not cause others to stumble.
“We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.” – 2 Corinthians 6:3
Psalm 116:8 – God has rescued our souls from stumbling and falling into death.
“For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.” – Psalm 116:8
Mark 14:27 – Jesus foretold that his disciples would stumble and scatter when he was arrested.
““You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'”– Mark 14:27
Matthew 11:15 – Let those who have ears, hear, and not stumble in understanding.
“Whoever has ears, let them hear.” – Matthew 11:15
Jeremiah 6:21 – People stumble because they refuse to listen to God’s teachings.
“Therefore this is what the Lord says: “I will put obstacles before this people. Parents and children alike will stumble over them; neighbors and friends will perish.” – Jeremiah 6:21
Amos 5:1 – The Israelites stumbled and were carried away captive because of their disobedience.
“Hear this word, Israel, this lament I take up concerning you: “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up.”” – Amos 5:1
1 Corinthians 8:9 – We should be cautious not to cause others to stumble in their faith.
“Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.” – 1 Corinthians 8:9
Proverbs 17:20 – A wicked heart causes others to stumble and fall into trouble.
“One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.” – Proverbs 17:20
Psalm 119:9 – Young people can keep their way pure by living according to God’s word and not stumbling.
“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.” – Psalm 119:9
Romans 9:32-33 – Israel stumbled over Jesus because they pursued righteousness by the works of the law, not faith.
“Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone.” – Romans 9:32-33
James 2:10 – Those who stumble in one point of the law are guilty of breaking it all.
“For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.” – James 2:10
1 John 2:11 – Those who walk in darkness stumble because they do not know where they are going.
“But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.” – 1 John 2:11
Jeremiah 20:11 – God is with us to save us from stumbling and to deliver us from evil.
“But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten.” – Jeremiah 20:11
Micah 7:8 – When we fall, we can rise again because the Lord will be our light and support.
“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” – Micah 7:8
Luke 11:35 – Let the light within us be pure without any darkness, so we may not stumble.
“See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness.” – Luke 11:35
Jeremiah 5:6 – People stumble because they have forsaken the Lord and chosen their own ways.
“Therefore a lion from the forest will attack them, a wolf from the desert will ravage them, a leopard will lie in wait near their towns to tear to pieces any who venture out, for their rebellion is great and their backslidings many.” – Jeremiah 5:6