Short Bible verses are easy to memorize and carry in your heart throughout busy days. Discover God's deep truths packed into just a few words.
📖 Bible Verses
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.
Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God.
John 11:35
Jesus wept.
Psalm 118:24
The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Romans 8:28
In all things God works for the good.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you.
Psalm 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Galatians 2:20
I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid... for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Psalm 150:6
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
1 John 4:8
God is love.
📜 Meditation
The power of short verses is remarkable.
'Jesus wept' (John 11:35) is the shortest verse in the Bible, yet it reveals Jesus' deep empathy and love.
'Be still, and know that I am God' (Ps 46:10) teaches the value of stopping in our busy lives.
'I can do all this through him who gives me strength' (Phil 4:13) is a confession that we can rely on God's power in any situation.
Choose one short verse and repeat it throughout your day. Let the Word sink deep into your heart.
🙏 Prayer
God, plant even short verses deep in my heart. Help me remember and reflect on Your Word in the midst of busy days. As I memorize Scripture, draw me closer to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
❓ FAQ
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35: 'Jesus wept.' Though just two words in English, it reveals Jesus' deep love and empathy at the death of Lazarus.
Short famous English Bible verses: 1) 'Jesus wept.' (John 11:35) 2) 'Rejoice always.' (1 Thess 5:16) 3) 'Pray continually.' (1 Thess 5:17) 4) 'Be still, and know that I am God.' (Psalm 46:10) 5) 'God is love.' (1 John 4:8)