What does the Bible say about trust in the lord?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called to rest their confidence in the Lord’s wise, faithful, and saving care rather than in their own understanding, strength, or circumstances. Proverbs 3:5-6 urges wholehearted dependence on God and promises His direction for those who acknowledge Him. Psalm 118 declares that refuge in the Lord is better than reliance on people or rulers, while Isaiah 12:2 celebrates God as salvation and strength. Even amid fear, Jesus says, “Do not fear, only believe” in Mark 5:36. Psalm 91 and Isaiah 26:3 show that God grants security and steadfast peace to those who dwell in Him and fix their minds on Him.
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- Proverbs 3:5-6
[5] Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
- Psalms 118:8
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, Than to put confidence in man.
- Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation."
- Proverbs 3:5
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding.
- Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Psalms 91:1-16
[1] He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust." [3] For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence. [4] He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. [5] You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day; [6] Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday. [7] A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it will not come near you. [8] You will only look with your eyes, And see the recompense of the wicked. [9] Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, And the Most High your dwelling place, [10] No evil shall happen to you, Neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. [11] For he will give his angels charge over you, To guard you in all your ways. [12] They will bear you up in their hands, So that you won't dash your foot against a stone. [13] You will tread on the lion and cobra. You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot. [14] "Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name. [15] He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. [16] I will satisfy him with long life, And show him my salvation."
- Psalms 112:7
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
- Psalms 118:6
Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Mark 5:36
But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Don't be afraid, only believe."
- Isaiah 26:3
You will keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on you]; because he trusts in you.
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