Bible Verses About Divine Favor

"For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield."

"Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man."

"And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it."

"But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison."

"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."

"For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly."

"O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man."

"For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

"And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head."

"Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come."

What does the Bible say about divine favor?

Divine favor is God's unmerited blessing and preferential treatment of His children. Throughout Scripture, we see God granting favor to those who walk with Him — opening doors, providing opportunities, and turning hearts in their direction. Key King James Version passages include Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 3:3-4, Psalm 90:17. This page collects 10 KJV verses about divine favor, each quoted in full.

What is divine favor?

Divine favor is God's gracious blessing and preferential treatment — doors opening, hearts being turned, and opportunities arising that can only be explained by God's hand at work.

How can I receive God's favor?

Walk uprightly, seek God in prayer, live with mercy and truth, and trust His timing. Scripture shows that favor follows faithfulness, humility, and a heart fully devoted to God.