What does the Bible say about loneliness?
From God's first observation that 'it is not good for the man to be alone' to Jesus' promise 'I am with you always,' the Bible takes loneliness seriously. Scripture both names the ache of isolation honestly and answers it with the persistent claim that God is present — even when no one else is.
I will never leave you, nor forsake you.
Bible verses about loneliness
"Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee."
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"teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
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"God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a parched land."
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"Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
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"fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
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"Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted."
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Frequently asked
Does the Bible say God is with the lonely?
Yes — Psalm 68:6 calls God the one who 'sets the lonely in families,' and Hebrews 13:5 quotes God's own promise: 'I will never leave you, nor forsake you.'
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