The Bible is full of verses that talk about success and prosperity, offering guidance and encouragement for those seeking to achieve their goals and dreams. Here are 50 Bible verses that speak to the themes of success and prosperity:
1. Joshua 1:8 – “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
2. Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
3. Psalm 1:3 – “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”
4. Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
5. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
6. Proverbs 22:4 – “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”
7. Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.”
8. Ecclesiastes 5:19 – “Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.”
9. Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
10. Proverbs 10:22 – “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.”
11. Ecclesiastes 11:6 – “Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.”
12. Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
13. 1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
14. Proverbs 13:11 – “Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”
15. Luke 16:10 – “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
16. Proverbs 28:19 – “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.”
17. 1 Corinthians 15:58 – “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
18. Proverbs 15:22 – “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
19. Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.”
20. Proverbs 21:5 – “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
21. James 1:12 – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
22. Proverbs 11:28 – “Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.”
23. Matthew 25:21 – “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”
24. Ecclesiastes 11:4 – “Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.”
25. Proverbs 28:20 – “A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.”
26. 1 Timothy 6:17 – “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”
27. Proverbs 3:9-10 – “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
28. Ecclesiastes 5:10 – “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.”
29. Proverbs 14:23 – “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
30. Proverbs 16:16 – “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”
31. Matthew 19:26 – “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
32. Proverbs 10:4 – “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”
33. Ecclesiastes 5:19 – “When God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.”
34. Hebrews 13:5 – “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”
35. Proverbs 28:25 – “The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.”
36. Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
37. Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
38. Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
39. Proverbs 12:11 – “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.”
40. 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
41. Proverbs 11:25 – “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
42. Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
43. Proverbs 22:1 – “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
44. Philippians 2:3 – “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
45. Proverbs 28:22 – “The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them.”
46. 1 John 2:15-17 – “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.”
47. Proverbs 15:6 – “The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.”
48. Romans 12:11 – “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
49. Proverbs 10:22 – “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.”
50. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”
In conclusion, these Bible verses about success and prosperity remind us that true prosperity comes from trusting in God, working diligently, and seeking wisdom and contentment. When we align our goals and ambitions with God’s will, we can find fulfillment and true success in all areas of our lives.