Bible Verses for Someone Graduating From School - Scriptures from The Tanakh to Guide Your Next Steps and Lift Your Spirit

100 Bible Verses from the Tanakh (Old Testament) using the NKJV that are suitable for someone graduating from school. The verses focus on wisdom, guidance, courage, diligence, faith, and God’s plans for the future—all very fitting for graduates stepping into the next chapter of life.

Here’s a curated list of 100 Bible verses for graduates:

100 Bible Verses for Graduation (NKJV, Tanakh/Old Testament)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:6
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.” – Ecclesiastes 9:10
“A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.” – Proverbs 1:5
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord.” – Jeremiah 17:7
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so.” – Proverbs 3:27
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.” – Proverbs 3:7
“The Lord shall guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden.” – Isaiah 58:11
“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” – Psalm 27:1
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” – (Although Philippians 4:13 is NT, you could combine OT inspiration)
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
“Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” – Psalm 37:5
“Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of learning.” – Adapted from Isaiah 48:10
“A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” – Proverbs 18:16
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.” – Numbers 6:24-25
“Let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.” – Proverbs 3:1-2
“He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.” – Proverbs 17:27
“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.” – Proverbs 10:1
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom, and in all your getting, get understanding.” – Proverbs 4:7
“Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; wait for the Lord, and He will save you.” – Proverbs 20:22
“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.” – Psalm 138:8
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord.” – Proverbs 18:22
“The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6
“Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.” – Proverbs 16:8
“The diligent hand will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.” – Proverbs 12:24
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you.” – Psalm 55:22
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble.” – Nahum 1:7
“Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You.” – Psalm 25:21
“He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down without walls.” – Proverbs 25:28
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Adapted from Proverbs 24:21-22
“The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” – Psalm 92:12
“A man of understanding walks uprightly, but a fool perverts his ways.” – Proverbs 15:21
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven.” – Psalm 18:30
“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18
“Do not fear the road ahead, for the Lord will go before you.” – Deuteronomy 31:8
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.” – Proverbs 1:5
“The tongue of the wise promotes health, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.” – Proverbs 12:18
“Pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” – Adapted from 2 Timothy 2:22 (NT)
“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.” – Proverbs 22:1
“The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down.” – Psalm 146:8
“The way of the Lord is strength for the upright.” – Proverbs 10:29
“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and turmoil with it.” – Proverbs 15:16
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.” – Proverbs 3:7
“Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right.” – Proverbs 20:11
“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.” – Proverbs 24:3
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.” – Proverbs 3:24
“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, watching the evil and the good.” – Proverbs 15:3
“The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.” – Proverbs 13:9
“Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for the Lord will provide.” – Inspired by Psalm 37:3-5
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.” – Proverbs 12:1
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” – Proverbs 16:32
“The wise in heart will receive commands, but a prating fool will fall.” – Proverbs 10:8
“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” – Psalm 138:8
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” – Proverbs 27:1
“The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened.” – Proverbs 10:27
“A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” – Proverbs 18:16
“The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.” – Proverbs 10:14
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
“He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, but he who follows frivolity is void of understanding.” – Proverbs 12:11
“Do not neglect the teaching of your mother or father; keep them in your heart.” – Proverbs 6:20
“A man of understanding is of a calm spirit, but a man who is hasty exalts folly.” – Proverbs 14:29
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.” – Proverbs 16:8
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6
“The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness.” – Proverbs 15:9
“The hope of the righteous will be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” – Proverbs 10:28
“A wise man fears the Lord and departs from evil.” – Proverbs 14:16
“The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.” – Psalm 12:6
“The Lord is my strength and my song; He also has become my salvation.” – Exodus 15:2
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.” – Psalm 31:24
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” – Proverbs 22:3
“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day.” – Proverbs 23:17
“The righteous man walks in his integrity; blessed are his children after him.” – Proverbs 20:7
“The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life.” – Proverbs 22:4
“A man who remains stiff-necked after correction will suddenly be broken beyond healing.” – Proverbs 29:1
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.” – Proverbs 14:13
“The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” – Proverbs 28:1
“For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot compare with her.” – Proverbs 8:11
“The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may depart from hell below.” – Proverbs 15:24
“He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.” – Proverbs 17:27
“The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will rest satisfied.” – Proverbs 19:23
“The reward of the righteous is a tree of life.” – Proverbs 11:30
“The Lord is near to those who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18
“A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.” – Proverbs 12:16
“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.” – Proverbs 24:17
“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.” – Proverbs 10:1
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.” – Proverbs 16:8
“The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.” – Proverbs 10:7
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and He will give you success.” – Proverbs 16:20 (adapted for encouragement)