Bible Verses for Loneliness

Loneliness can feel like evidence that no one is there. These passages answer it with presence rather than advice — God's own promise never to leave.

Verse text shown in the King James Version.

1. Deuteronomy 31:6

   He will never forsake you

   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.

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2. Psalm 139:7-10

   God is always present

   Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.

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3. Matthew 28:20

   I am with you always

   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.

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4. Hebrews 13:5

   Never will I leave you

   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.

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5. Isaiah 41:10

   Do not fear, I am with you

   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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