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"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 KJV


What the Bible Says About Health...

The following are scriptures in the Bible that reference health. All scripture quotations on the left below are taken from the New King James Version of the Holy Bible. The words in parentheses are corresponding words used in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

New King James Version

New Living Translation/In Modern Speech

"And they answered, 'Your servant our father is in good health; he is still alive.' And they bowed their heads down and prostrated themselves." Genesis 43:28

"'Yes,' they replied. '“Our father, your servant, is alive and well.' And they bowed low again." Genesis 43:28 NLT

"Then Joab said to Amasa, 'Are you in health, my brother?' And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him." 2 Samuel 20:9

"'How are you, my cousin?' Joab said and took him by the beard with his right hand as though to kiss him." 2 Samuel 20:9 NLT

"Why art you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help (health) of my countenance and my God." Psalm 42:11

"Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!" Psalm 42:11 NLT

"Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praisse Him, the help (health) of my countenance and my God." Psalm 43:5

"Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!" Psalm 43:5 NLT

"God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah, that Your way my be known on earth, Your salvation (saving health) among the nations." Psalm 67:1-2

"May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us. Interlude May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere." Psalm 67:1-2 T

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil, it will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones." Proverbs 3:5-8

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones." Proverbs 3:5-8 NLT

"My son, give attention to my words, incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh." Proverbs 4:20-22

"My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body." Proverbs 4:20-22 NLT

"There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health." Proverbs 12:18

"Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing." Proverbs 12:18 NLT

"A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful ambassador brings health." Proverbs 13:1

"A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction." Proverbs 13:1 NLT

"Pleasant words are like a sweetness to the soul and health to the bones." Proverbs 16:24

"Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Proverbs 16:24 NLT

"Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing (health) shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then your shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry and He will say, 'Here I am'. Isaiah 58:8-9

"Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind. Then when you call, the LORD will answer. ‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply. Remove the heavy yoke of oppression. Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors!" Isaiah 58:8-9 NLT

"We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and there was trouble!" Jeremiah 8:15

"We hoped for peace, but no peace came. We hoped for a time of healing, but found only terror." Jeremiah 8:15 NLT

"Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there? Why then is there no recovery for the health of the daughter of my people?" Jeremiah 8:22

"Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why is there no healing for the wounds of my people?" Jeremiah 8:22 NLT

"For I will restore health to you, and heal you of your wounds, says the Lord, Because they called you an outcast saying, 'This is Zion; no one seeks her.'" Jeremiah 30:17

"I will give you back your health and heal your wounds, says the LORD. For you are called an outcast— ‘Jerusalem for whom no one cares.’” Jeremiah 30:17 NLT

"Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth." Jeremiah 33:6

"Nevertheless, the time will come when I will heal Jerusalem’s wounds and give it prosperity and true peace." Jeremiah 33:6 NLT

"Therefore I urge you to take nourishment, for this is for your survival (health), since not a hair will fall from the head of any of you." Acts 27:34

"I therefore strongly advise you to take some food. This is essential for your safety. For not a hair will perish from the head of any one of you." Acts 27:34 IMS

"Beloved, I pray that you may proser in all things, and be in health, just as your soul prospers." 3 John 2

"Dearly loved one, I pray that you may in all respects prosper and keep well, as your soul prospers." 3 John 2 IMS

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