Bible Verses for Graduation (KJV Verses for Graduates)

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

What does the Bible say about graduation?

Graduation closes one chapter and opens another full of decisions about work, study and calling. Scripture gives graduates what they need most: trust in God's plans, courage for new places and wisdom for the road ahead. Key King James Version passages include Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, Joshua 1:9. This page collects 8 KJV verses about graduation, each quoted in full.

What is a good Bible verse for a graduation card?

Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6 and Joshua 1:9 are the most popular. Philippians 1:6 fits well for a graduate whose journey is just beginning.

What Bible verse is good for a graduation speech?

Philippians 3:14 ("I press toward the mark") and 1 Timothy 4:12 ("Let no man despise thy youth") both work well because they speak to young people facing the future.