47 Amazing Bible Verses about feeling Alone

By David Small •  Updated: 10/18/22 •  11 min read

Are you suffering from feeling alone ? I know it can be difficult to explain why you feel lonely when others see life for what it is. Do you feel there is no one in the world who cares about you? These days, it is easy to feel alone.

A lot of people find themselves either feeling alone or a tiny bit depressed at times.

So here are 47 bible verses about feeling alone which can help you know how to take care of yourself and uplift your spirit.

Top Amazing Bible Verses About feeling Alone

  1. Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.

  1. Genesis 2:18

And the LORD God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.

  1. Exodus 33:14

And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.

  1. Psalm 16:11

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forever.

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to [a]bear it.

  1. Psalm 103:13-14

As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He [a]knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.

  1. Hebrews 13:5-6

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He, Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

You can turn to Jesus for support when you are feeling alone.

In a world full of pain and frustration, everyone is looking for support. The one who will listen, accept, cry or rejoice together. If it seems that there is no one to turn to for help, that there is no one nearby who would understand and support. Turn to Jesus.

  1. John 4:14

But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.

  1. Matthew 11: 28-30)

Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am [a]gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

  1. John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.

  1. John 15:9-11

As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

God never abandons his children.

We worry a lot about various things and misunderstandings on the part of loved ones or colleagues may cause sleepless nights. But God says that even death will not allow us to be taken from Him, that is how much He accepts us.

  1. Isaiah 49:15

Can a woman forget her nursing child, [a]And not have compassion on the son of her womb?

  1. Isaiah 49:15-16

Surely, they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.

  1. Deuteronomy 31:8

And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.

  1. Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

  1. 2 Timothy 4:16-17

At my first defence, no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also, I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

  1. Psalm 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

  1. Deuteronomy 14:2

For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a unique treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.

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Nothing will separate you from the love of God.

The feeling of being lonely can prevent us from experiencing the great things that God has for us. Sometimes even those closest to us can abandon us, but God is faithful and never forsakes us.

When you feel alone, praise and thank God for all the excellent plans, He has for you. When we praise and worship, God works in our hearts and expands our vision.

  1. Psalm 25:16-18

Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, For I am [a]desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have enlarged. Bring me out of my distresses! Look on my affliction and my pain. And forgive all my sins.

  1. Psalm 27:10

When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me.

  1. Joshua 1:5

No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.

  1. 1 Samuel 12:22

For the Lord will not forsake His people, for His great name’s sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you, His people.

  1. Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

  1. John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.

You are not alone.

If you accepted Jesus as your saviour, repenting your sins, he is always with you. Have no fear! Jesus understands you and will never abandon you. Jesus has the power to fill the void in your heart.

  1. John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  1. John 16:33

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you [a]will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

  1. John 14:1

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, also believe in Me.

  1. Matthew 11:29-30

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am [a]gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.

  1. Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

  1. Isaiah 54:10

For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the Lord, who has mercy on you.

Don’t isolate yourself!

God has good friendships prepared for you! But you need to do your part. Leave home, make an effort and invest in friendships. Go to the church and get to know the people there. True friend exists, you need to search.

  1. Psalm 37:7-8

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm.

  1. Matthew 28:20

Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” [d]Amen.

  1. Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one Because they have a good reward for their labour.

  1. Psalm 68:6

God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity. But the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

  1. Romans 12:5

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.

  1. Ephesians 2:19-22

Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone.

In whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

  1. James 4:8

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

  1. Galatians 6:2

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Don’t be afraid of silence.

Spending time alone does not have to be a bad experience. You can use this time to reflect on your life, pray and deepen your relationship with God.

Jesus liked to spend time alone with God. Turn being lonely times into a positive experience!

  1. Philippians 2:3-4

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his interests, but also for the interests of others.

  1. 1 Peter 5:6-7

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

  1. Isaiah 54:5

For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of hosts is His name. And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth.

Cry out to the Lord, and he will answer you.

The Lord is so close that he hears you when you cry out to him. He listens to you and responds! You can go into the presence of the Lord at any time and in any place.

He is attentive to your cry and will answer your request by strengthening your heart with his presence and his incomparable peace.

  1. Isaiah 58:9

Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your midst, The [a]pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness.

  1. Psalm 34:17-18

The righteous cry out and the Lord hears And delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. And saves such as [a]have a contrite spirit.

  1. Psalm 25:16

Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, For I am [a]desolate and afflicted.

  1. Psalm 25:15-16

My eyes are ever toward the Lord, For He shall [a]pluck my feet out of the net. Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, For I am [b]desolate and afflicted.

  1. Isaiah 62:4

You shall no longer be termed Forsaken, [a] Nor shall your land any more be termed Desolate; [b] But you shall be called [c]Hephzibah, and your land [d]Beulah; For the Lord delights in you, And your land shall be married.

  1. Psalm 34:17-18

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as [a]have a contrite spirit.

In conclusion

We hope these Bible verses about feeling alone have helped you. And don’t forget, God takes care of you. Jesus’ arms are wide open for all who need a warm, loving embrace.

He is the most understanding in the world, and He wants everyone who needs love to just come to Him. He suffered for us to give us the hope we will need.

And don’t forget that before you read these verses, take a minute to pray. Say no to being lonely by learning to meditate on the Holy Scriptures.

Make it a daily habit and make sure that this relationship will completely change your life.

David Small

Is an Ordained Minister and Life Coach. He is an ordained minister since 1988. Shortly after receiving Jesus as his personal savior, he answered the call to ministry.

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