Bible Verses About Loneliness

Scripture takes loneliness seriously and answers it with presence. From the garden to the empty tomb, God says it is not good to be alone and promises never to leave. These verses speak to the ache of isolation and the nearness of the One who sets the lonely in families.

Verses for loneliness

Be strong and courageous, don't be afraid, nor be scared of them: for Yahweh your God, he it is who does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31:6

Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.

Psalms 25:16

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

Matthew 28:20

Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10

God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.

Psalms 68:6

Yahweh God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."

Genesis 2:18

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."

Hebrews 13:5

When my father and my mother forsake me, then Yahweh will take me up.

Psalms 27:10

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7

I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you.

John 14:18

Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.

Psalms 139:7-10

Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

Psalms 34:18

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39

Reflections on loneliness