Bible Verses For Homelessness | Scriptures For Comfort, Hope, Provision, God's Care & Guidance 

1. God’s Provision and Care

These verses emphasize that God sees those in need and will provide for them.

Psalm 23:1-2 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

Psalm 34:17-18 – “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

Matthew 6:31-33 – “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’… But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Psalm 37:25 – “I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.”

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2. Comfort in Hardship

Verses that bring peace and reassurance during difficult times.

Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Psalm 9:9 – “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”

Psalm 46:1-2 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way.”

Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you… for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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3. Justice and Advocacy

Verses reminding that God cares about the poor, the homeless, and the marginalized.

Psalm 72:12-14 – “For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.”

Proverbs 31:8-9 – “Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Isaiah 58:6-7 – “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free… Share your bread with the hungry.”

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4. Hope and Restoration

Verses that give hope for a better future and restoration.

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Isaiah 61:1-3 – “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor… to give them a crown instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning.”

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.”

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5. Trusting God Amid Uncertainty

Encouragement to lean on God when circumstances are unstable.

Psalm 62:5-8 – “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him… Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”

Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 – “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”