Bible Verses About Dealing with Loneliness

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

"Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted."

"God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains."

"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."

"Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."

"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."

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."

"When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up."

"For he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

"I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living."

What does the Bible say about dealing with loneliness?

Loneliness can be one of the most painful human experiences — yet even in our most isolated moments, God promises He is near. Many heroes of the faith experienced loneliness, but they discovered that God's presence fills every void. Key King James Version passages include Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 25:16, Psalm 68:6. This page collects 10 KJV verses about dealing with loneliness, each quoted in full.

Does God understand loneliness?

Yes. Jesus experienced profound loneliness — abandoned by His disciples, rejected by His people, and even crying out on the cross, 'My God, why hast thou forsaken me?' He fully understands the pain of isolation.

What should I do when I feel lonely?

Turn to God in prayer, reach out to a trusted friend or church community, serve others (which combats isolation), and meditate on God's promises that He is always with you.