Sickness can leave a person feeling weak, afraid, discouraged, or uncertain about what lies ahead. During such times, God’s Word can provide comfort and remind us that we do not have to face difficult moments without Him. The Bible speaks about healing, strength, peace, compassion, hope, and God’s presence with those who are hurting.
These Bible verses for a sick person can be read during personal prayer, shared with someone who is ill, or used to encourage a loved one going through a difficult health season. Some passages speak directly about healing, while others remind us of God’s faithfulness, His care for the suffering, and the strength He gives in times of weakness.
Scripture does not tell us that every illness will be healed immediately or in the way we expect. Instead, it teaches us to bring our needs to God, trust His wisdom, seek His help, and hold on to hope. Alongside appropriate medical care and support from others, these verses can help a sick person find spiritual encouragement.
As you read, choose the Scriptures that speak most clearly to your situation. You can read them slowly, meditate on their words, and use them as a foundation for prayer.
Bible Verses for a Sick Person
1. Psalm 41:3 (KJV)
“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
This verse speaks directly to someone experiencing sickness and weakness. It reminds us that God can provide strength and care even when a person is confined to a sickbed. When physical strength is low, His presence can become a source of spiritual encouragement.
2. Psalm 6:2 (KJV)
“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”
David openly brings his physical weakness before God and asks for healing. His words show that it is appropriate to tell God honestly when we are hurting. A sick person can pray with the same honesty, bringing pain, weakness, and the desire for healing before the Lord.
3. Psalm 30:2 (KJV)
“O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”
This verse remembers a time when the psalmist cried to God and experienced healing. It can encourage someone who is praying for recovery while waiting on God. Remembering God’s works can strengthen faith and give hope during a difficult period.
4. Psalm 34:17 (KJV)
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
When someone is sick, prayer can sometimes feel difficult because of exhaustion, pain, or fear. This verse gives reassurance that God hears the cry of His people. Even when the answer does not come immediately, the promise that God hears can bring comfort.
5. Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Illness can affect more than the body. It can bring emotional pain, anxiety, loneliness, and discouragement. This Scripture reminds us that God is near to people whose hearts are hurting. His presence matters not only when we need physical healing but also when we need comfort within.
6. Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
A health crisis can make a person feel vulnerable and uncertain. This verse points to God as a refuge and source of strength in trouble. When sickness becomes overwhelming, the Lord remains a place of safety and dependence.
7. Psalm 55:22 (KJV)
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Illness can create many burdens, including physical discomfort, medical decisions, financial concerns, and fear about the future. God invites His people to bring those burdens to Him. This verse encourages the sick person and those caring for them to depend on God’s sustaining grace.
8. Psalm 73:26 (KJV)
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
This passage acknowledges human weakness while directing attention to God’s strength. There may be moments when the body feels extremely weak, but the verse reminds us that our relationship with God is deeper than our physical condition. He remains our strength and portion even in seasons of weakness.
9. Psalm 91:1-2 (KJV)
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”
These words provide a picture of shelter and trust in God. They can be especially comforting when sickness creates fear about what may happen next. Rather than promising that no difficult circumstance will ever occur, the passage encourages us to place our confidence in God as our refuge.
10. Psalm 103:2-3 (KJV)
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”
The psalmist calls himself to remember God’s benefits, including forgiveness and healing. This passage naturally speaks to someone praying about illness. It encourages us to remember God’s goodness while bringing our physical needs before Him with faith and humility.
11. Psalm 107:19-20 (KJV)
“Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”
This passage describes people crying to God in trouble and receiving His intervention. The words can encourage someone who feels distressed because of sickness. God’s Word remains a source of hope, and prayer gives us a way to bring our deepest needs before Him.
12. Psalm 118:17 (KJV)
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.”
The psalmist expresses confidence in God’s deliverance. This verse can encourage a person who is frightened by illness to remember God’s power and goodness. It should be read as part of the psalm’s testimony rather than as a guarantee of a particular medical outcome for every sick person.
13. Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
This proverb recognizes the connection between emotional well-being and a person’s overall experience of illness. Encouragement, joy, loving support, and hope can be precious during recovery. It also reminds family members and friends that their kindness and positive presence can matter greatly to someone who is sick.
14. Isaiah 40:29 (KJV)
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Physical illness can leave a person exhausted and unable to do things that were once easy. This verse offers encouragement to those who feel depleted. God is able to give strength to people who recognize their weakness and depend upon Him.
15. Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
“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.”
Recovery does not always happen as quickly as we hope. This verse speaks to the importance of waiting upon the Lord and trusting Him through the process. It gives hope to anyone who is tired and needs renewed strength while facing a difficult season.
16. Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
“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.”
Fear can become especially strong when someone is dealing with a serious illness or uncertain diagnosis. God’s words here address fear by emphasizing His presence, strength, help, and support. A sick person can hold on to the truth that God has not abandoned them in their weakness.
17. Isaiah 43:2 (KJV)
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
This passage speaks about God’s presence with His people through overwhelming circumstances. It does not say that believers will never face hardship. Instead, it emphasizes that God is with them as they pass through difficult experiences. That truth can bring comfort during illness.
18. Jeremiah 17:14 (KJV)
“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
Jeremiah offers a direct prayer for healing and salvation. His words show the confidence with which God’s people can bring physical needs before Him. Someone who is sick can use this verse as a simple prayer while placing their hope in God’s power and wisdom.
19. Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV)
“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD;”
This passage contains a direct declaration about restoration and healing within its historical context. It reveals God’s concern for the restoration of His people. It can encourage readers to remember that healing and restoration are themes found throughout Scripture while still recognizing that individual circumstances require trust in God’s wisdom.
20. Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)
“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Sickness can make tomorrow feel uncertain. These words point the heart toward God’s compassion and faithfulness, which remain dependable from one day to another. Even when a person’s circumstances are changing, the character of God remains steady.
21. Matthew 8:2-3 (KJV)
“And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”
This account shows both the faith of the man who approached Jesus and the compassion of Christ toward someone suffering from a serious condition. The man’s words are humble and direct. He acknowledges Jesus’ power while submitting the request to His will. The passage gives us a meaningful example of bringing a need for healing to Christ.
22. Matthew 8:16-17 (KJV)
“When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”
Matthew records Jesus healing those who were sick and connects these events with Isaiah’s prophecy. The passage highlights Christ’s authority and compassion. It can encourage Christians to bring sickness to Jesus in prayer while remembering the broader biblical story of His ministry.
23. Matthew 9:35 (KJV)
“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.”
Jesus’ earthly ministry included teaching, preaching, and healing. This verse shows that physical suffering mattered to Him. For someone who is sick, that can be a source of comfort. Christ is not indifferent to human suffering, and His ministry reveals His compassion toward people in need.
24. Mark 5:34 (KJV)
“And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”
This account concerns a woman who had suffered for many years before coming to Jesus. Christ recognized her faith and sent her away in peace. Her story reminds us that long periods of illness can be deeply exhausting, yet bringing our needs to Jesus remains worthwhile. It also highlights the compassion of Christ toward those who suffer.
25. Mark 10:52 (KJV)
“And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.”
Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus because of his blindness, and Jesus responded to him. His response did not simply end with receiving sight. He followed Jesus. This gives the passage a spiritual dimension as well as a physical one. Whatever healing or help we seek, our relationship with Christ remains central.
26. Luke 6:19 (KJV)
“And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.”
This verse describes people coming to Jesus because of their need for healing. It shows how strongly people were drawn to His compassionate ministry. When someone is sick, the passage can encourage them to turn toward Christ rather than allowing fear or discouragement to keep them from prayer.
27. Luke 8:50 (KJV)
“But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.”
These words were spoken in a specific situation involving Jairus and his daughter. Jesus addressed fear and called for faith in the midst of devastating news. The verse can encourage us to bring fearful situations to Christ and to trust Him even when circumstances seem beyond human control.
28. John 9:3 (KJV)
“Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.”
This verse is important because it challenges the idea that sickness should automatically be interpreted as punishment for a person’s sin. Jesus rejected that assumption in this situation. When someone is ill, we should be careful not to blame or condemn them. Instead, we can offer compassion, prayer, practical support, and hope.
29. John 11:25-26 (KJV)
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”
Jesus speaks these words to Martha before raising Lazarus. The passage directs our attention beyond temporary physical circumstances to the hope of resurrection and eternal life in Christ. For someone facing serious illness, this is a profound reminder that Christian hope ultimately rests in Jesus Himself.
30. Romans 8:18 (KJV)
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Paul acknowledges present suffering while pointing toward future glory. Sickness can make suffering feel all-consuming, but this verse gives believers a larger perspective. Present pain is real, yet it does not have the final word for those who belong to Christ.
31. Romans 8:26 (KJV)
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
There are moments during illness when words are difficult to find. Pain, fear, and exhaustion can make prayer feel almost impossible. This verse offers comfort by reminding believers that the Holy Spirit helps in our weaknesses. Even when we cannot fully express what we need, God knows our hearts.
32. Romans 15:13 (KJV)
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
A person dealing with illness may need hope just as much as physical strength. Paul describes God as the God of hope and connects faith with joy and peace. This prayer can encourage someone to ask God for inner peace and renewed hope while facing an uncertain health situation.
33. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV)
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
God is described as the God of all comfort. This is especially meaningful for someone experiencing sickness, because suffering often creates an emotional burden alongside the physical one. God’s comfort can sustain a person through hardship and can also equip those who have experienced His comfort to encourage others.
34. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (KJV)
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
Paul distinguishes between the outward condition and the inward renewal God provides. This does not minimize physical suffering. Instead, it gives believers hope that their spiritual life can continue to be strengthened even when their bodies are weak. God’s work within us is not limited by physical circumstances.
35. Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Illness can bring many worries, from test results to treatment and recovery. Paul encourages believers to bring their requests to God through prayer. The promise in this passage is especially valuable because it speaks about God’s peace guarding the heart and mind. We can pray honestly while asking Christ to help us remain grounded in His peace.
36. Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
This familiar verse speaks about strength through Christ. In the context of Paul’s writing, it concerns learning to live faithfully through different circumstances, not a guarantee that every desired outcome will happen. For someone who is sick, it can encourage dependence upon Christ for the strength needed to face each day.
37. Hebrews 4:15-16 (KJV)
“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
These verses offer a powerful invitation to bring weakness and need before God. Christ understands human weakness, and believers are invited to approach the throne of grace for mercy and help. A sick person does not have to carry every fear alone. Prayer provides a way to bring those needs directly to God.
38. James 5:14-15 (KJV)
“Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up;”
James directly addresses the situation of sickness and instructs believers to involve the elders of the church in prayer. This passage shows the importance of spiritual community when someone is ill. It also teaches that prayer belongs alongside caring for those who are suffering. The church can provide prayer, presence, encouragement, and practical support during difficult health seasons.
39. 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
A sick person may carry fears that are difficult to explain to anyone else. Peter encourages believers to cast those cares upon God because He cares for them. This short verse is easy to remember and can become a simple prayer throughout the day whenever worry begins to rise.
40. 1 Peter 5:10 (KJV)
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Peter acknowledges that suffering can be part of a believer’s experience. Yet he points to God as the source of grace, strength, and stability. For someone enduring a prolonged illness, these words offer encouragement to remain dependent on God while trusting Him through the process.
41. 3 John 1:2 (KJV)
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
John expresses a sincere desire for Gaius to be in health and to prosper. This verse is often shared with people who are sick because it expresses a warm wish for their well-being. It is best understood as John’s personal greeting and prayerful desire rather than as a guarantee that every believer will always experience perfect physical health.
42. Exodus 15:26 (KJV)
“For I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
This statement occurs within God’s covenant relationship with Israel and reveals His identity as the Lord who heals. It is a reminder throughout Scripture that God is the ultimate source of healing. Christians can therefore bring illness before Him in prayer while trusting His wisdom concerning the timing and manner of His answer.
43. Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)
“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Although this passage addresses Israel in a specific setting, its description of God’s faithfulness can encourage believers facing difficult circumstances. Sickness can make a person feel alone or afraid of what comes next. The reminder of God’s presence can strengthen the heart when the future feels uncertain.
44. Psalm 121:7-8 (KJV)
“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
This psalm speaks about God’s preserving care. For someone facing sickness, it can provide a reminder to place their life and future in God’s hands. The focus is not on denying difficulties but on trusting the Lord with every part of life.
45. Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
The final verse brings attention to an important part of sickness that is sometimes overlooked. Physical illness can also leave emotional wounds. God cares about the broken heart as well as the suffering body. His comfort and healing can reach the places within us that need strength, peace, and restoration.
Conclusion
Sickness can be a difficult season, but it does not mean that a person has been forgotten by God. Scripture gives us many reasons to seek Him for strength, comfort, wisdom, peace, and healing. These Bible verses for a sick person remind us that God is near to those who are hurting and that His Word remains a source of hope when circumstances are difficult.
If you are sick, bring your needs honestly before the Lord. Ask Him for healing, wisdom for those providing your care, strength for each day, and peace when fear begins to rise. If you are praying for someone who is ill, let these Scriptures guide your prayers and encourage you to remain present with them.
It is also important to remember that faith does not mean refusing appropriate medical care or assuming that illness is always the result of personal sin. The Bible encourages prayer, compassion, wisdom, and care for those who are suffering. We can seek treatment while continuing to trust God with the outcome.
Whatever this season looks like, you do not have to face it without hope. God remains worthy of trust in times of health and in times of weakness. May these Scriptures bring comfort to the sick person you are praying for and help you place each concern into God’s loving hands.
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