The book of psalms is always a great option whenever we are felling down,unhappy, discouraged and very afraid. Below are psalms for comfort and strength,protection,and solace from God our father.
Psalms for Comfort (KJV)
- Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” - Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” - Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” - Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” - Psalm 91:4
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” - Psalm 121:1-2
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” - Psalm 119:50
“This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.” - Psalm 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” - Psalm 62:1-2
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” - Psalm 16:8
“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Comforting Psalms for strength and peace from the Good News Bible (GNB):
Psalm 23
“The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in fields of green grass
and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water.
He gives me new strength.
He guides me in the right paths,
as he has promised.
Even if I go through the deepest darkness,
I will not be afraid, Lord,
for you are with me.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me.
You prepare a banquet for me,
where all my enemies can see me;
you welcome me as an honored guest
and fill my cup to the brim.
I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life;
and your house will be my home as long as I live.”
Psalm 34:17-19
“When the righteous call to the Lord for help, he hears them;
he saves them from all their troubles.
The Lord is near to those who are discouraged;
he saves those who have lost all hope.
Good people suffer many troubles,
but the Lord saves them from them all.”
Psalm 46:1-3
“God is our shelter and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken
and mountains fall into the ocean depths;
even if the seas roar and rage,
and the hills are shaken by the violence.”
Psalm 91:1-2, 4
“Whoever goes to the Lord for safety,
whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,
can say to him,
‘You are my defender and protector.
You are my God; in you I trust.’
He will cover you with his wings;
you will be safe in his care;
his faithfulness will protect and defend you.”
Psalm 121
“I look to the mountains; where will my help come from?
My help will come from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let you fall;
your protector is always awake.
The protector of Israel
never dozes or sleeps.
The Lord will guard you;
he is by your side to protect you.
The sun will not hurt you during the day,
nor the moon during the night.
The Lord will protect you from all danger;
he will keep you safe.
He will protect you as you come and go
now and forever.”
These Psalms emphasize God’s nearness, care, and power, providing peace and reassurance for life’s difficulties.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
This beloved psalm offers reassurance of God’s presence and comfort, even in the face of death.
2. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
A comforting reminder that God is close to the grieving and offers healing to the sorrowful.
3. Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed,
and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”
This psalm assures us of God’s unwavering strength and presence during times of sorrow and uncertainty.
Read Our Psalms for healing, protection, hard times, and anxiety according to the New English Translation (NET):
For Healing
Psalm 103:2-4
“Praise the Lord, O my soul!
Do not forget all his kind deeds!
He is the one who forgives all your sins,
who heals all your diseases,
who delivers your life from the Pit,
who crowns you with his loyal love and compassion.”
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted
and bandages their wounds.”
Psalm 30:2-3
“O Lord my God, I cried out to you,
and you healed me.
O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol;
you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.”
For Protection
Psalm 91:1-4
“As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the Most High,
and resides in the protective shadow of the Sovereign One—
I say this about the Lord, my shelter and my stronghold,
my God in whom I trust—
he will certainly rescue you from the snare of the hunter
and from the destructive plague.
He will shelter you with his wings;
you will find safety under his wings.
His faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall.”
Psalm 121:7-8
“The Lord will protect you from all harm;
he will protect your life.
The Lord will protect you in all you do,
now and forevermore.”
For Hard Times
Psalm 34:17-18
“The godly cry out and the Lord hears;
he saves them from all their troubles.
The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
he delivers those who are discouraged.”
Psalm 46:1-3
“God is our strong refuge;
he is truly our helper in times of trouble.
For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes,
and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,
when its waves crash and foam,
and the mountains shake before the surging sea.”
For Anxiety
Psalm 55:22
“Throw your burden upon the Lord,
and he will sustain you.
He will never allow the godly to be upended.”
Psalm 94:19
“When worries threaten to overwhelm me,
your soothing touch makes me happy.”
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom will I fear?
The Lord protects my life;
whom will I be afraid of?”
These Psalms offer encouragement, peace, and a reminder of God’s presence and care during challenging moments. Let me know if you’d like to explore more!
