Memorize this one
Isaiah 26:3
“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
God keeps in perfect peace the one whose mind is steady, because that person trusts in Him. Peace follows where your mind rests.
Say it from the first letters, then from memory. Joy brings it back on the days you need it. Memorize Scripture in Joy
7 more verses about peace
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
Jesus says you will have trouble in the world, but in Him you can have peace, because He has overcome the world.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Justified by faith, we have peace with God through Jesus. Peace with God comes before the peace of God.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, like an umpire deciding what stays and what goes.
Psalm 4:8
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, Lord, have me dwell in safety.
The psalmist lies down and sleeps in peace, because the Lord alone keeps him safe. A verse for restless nights.
Numbers 6:24-26
24The Lord bless you, and keep you; 25The Lord cause His face to shine on you, And be gracious to you; 26The Lord lift up His face to you, And give you peace.’
The priestly blessing: the Lord bless you, keep you, turn His face toward you and give you peace.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!
Paul prays that the Lord of peace Himself would give peace at all times and in every way.
Psalm 29:11
The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.
The Lord gives strength to His people and blesses them with peace. Strength and peace come from the same hand.
A prayer to start with
Lord of peace, my heart is restless and my mind won’t settle. Thank You that through Jesus I have peace with You, even before I feel it. Keep my mind steady on You. Let Your peace rule in my heart and settle what I keep turning over: [name it]. When I lie down tonight, help me sleep, because You keep me safe. Turn Your face toward me and give me Your peace. Amen.
A sample prayer in our words, not a Bible quotation. Pray it as it is or in your own.
Questions people ask
What does the Bible say about peace?
Scripture describes peace with God (Romans 5:1), the peace of God that guards our hearts, and peace with others. All of it comes through Jesus.
How can I have peace when life is hard?
Jesus didn’t promise a life without trouble. In John 16:33 He promised peace in Him in the middle of it. Keep your mind fixed on Him, as Isaiah 26:3 says, and bring your worries to Him in prayer.
What is a good Bible verse about peace to memorize?
Isaiah 26:3 is short and steadying. Numbers 6:24-26 is a blessing many people memorize to pray over their family.