Bible Verses About Trust

Trust is faith in motion. These verses about trust call us to lean on God rather than on our own understanding, especially when the way is unclear.

“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.” — Psalm 9:10 (KJV)

Trust is tied to knowing God's name — that is, his character and track record. It suggests trust follows acquaintance rather than preceding it.

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” — Psalm 20:7 (KJV)

Chariots and horses were the ancient measure of military security, the most reasonable thing to rely on. The psalm does not deny they work; it names something more reliable.

“Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:” — Isaiah 26:4 (KJV)

Everlasting strength is literally the Rock of Ages, an image of geological permanence. Trust is recommended on grounds of durability.

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” — Psalm 118:8 (KJV)

Better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man — a comparison rather than a prohibition. It is often noted as the middle verse of the printed English Bible.

“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” — Jeremiah 17:7 (KJV)

The blessing is illustrated in the next verse by a tree planted by water that does not fear drought. Trust is described by what it survives.

“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.” — Psalm 37:3 (KJV)

Trust in the LORD and do good places reliance and action in the same sentence. Waiting is not offered as an alternative to work.

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” — Nahum 1:7 (KJV)

Written to a people threatened by Assyria, calling God a stronghold in the day of trouble. He knoweth them that trust in him makes trust mutual rather than one-directional.

“But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.” — Psalm 31:14 (KJV)

I trusted in thee is stated in the past tense while the psalmist is still surrounded by enemies. Trust is reported as a decision already made.

“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.” — 2 Samuel 22:31 (KJV)

David's song after deliverance calls God a buckler — a small shield held close in hand-to-hand fighting. The image is of protection at very short range.

“I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” — Psalm 91:2 (KJV)

The psalmist speaks his trust aloud — I will say of the LORD — rather than merely holding it. Saying it is presented as part of doing it.

“In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” — Psalm 56:4 (KJV)

Written when David was in Philistine hands, asking what flesh can do to him. The question is not rhetorical bravado; he knew precisely what they could do.

“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.” — Psalm 143:8 (KJV)

The request is to hear lovingkindness in the morning, because in thee do I trust. Trust is treated as something needing daily resupply.

“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.” — Isaiah 30:15 (KJV)

In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength was spoken to a nation preparing a military alliance instead. The verse ends by noting they would not.

“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” — Psalm 125:1 (KJV)

Those who trust are compared to Mount Zion, which cannot be removed. The comparison is to a landmark rather than to a feeling.

“Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.” — Psalm 22:4 (KJV)

Our fathers trusted in thee appeals to inherited evidence, in a psalm that opens with abandonment. Memory is used as an argument against present despair.

“Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” — Micah 7:7 (KJV)

Therefore I will look unto the LORD follows a bleak description of a society where no one can be trusted. Trust here is what is left when everything else fails.

“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” — Proverbs 16:20 (KJV)

Whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he — placed alongside handling a matter wisely. The proverb pairs trust with competence rather than opposing them.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about trust?

The 17 passages gathered on this page are the ones readers turn to most on trust: Psalm 9:10, Psalm 20:7, Isaiah 26:4, Psalm 118:8, Jeremiah 17:7, Psalm 37:3, Nahum 1:7, Psalm 31:14, 2 Samuel 22:31, Psalm 91:2, Psalm 56:4, Psalm 143:8, Isaiah 30:15, Psalm 125:1, Psalm 22:4, Micah 7:7…

What is a good Bible verse about trust?

Psalm 9:10 is the passage most often quoted on trust, with Psalm 20:7 and Isaiah 26:4 close behind. Which one helps depends on whether you need reassurance, instruction or simply company.

Where can I read these trust verses?

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