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30 Healing Scriptures for My Friends from the Old Testament π❤️
These 30 Old Testament scriptures are filled with hope, comfort, strength, peace, and reminders of God's healing power. You can share them with friends who are sick, hurting, grieving, feeling discouraged, or simply needing encouragement. May these verses remind them that God sees them, loves them, and is with them through every season.
Scripture quotations below are from the King James Version (KJV).
πΏ Scriptures About God's Healing Power
1. Exodus 15:26 “For I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
2. Exodus 23:25 “And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.”
3. Deuteronomy 7:15 “And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness.”
4. Deuteronomy 32:39 “I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.”
5. Psalm 30:2 “O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”
6. Psalm 103:2–3 “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”
7. Psalm 107:19–20 “Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”
8. Psalm 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
9. Jeremiah 17:14 “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
10. Jeremiah 30:17 “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD.”
π Scriptures for Strength and Recovery
11. Isaiah 40:29 “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
12. Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
13. Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
14. Isaiah 53:5 “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
15. Proverbs 3:7–8 “Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”
16. Proverbs 4:20–22 “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”
17. Proverbs 17:22 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
18. Psalm 41:3 “The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
19. Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
20. Isaiah 58:8 “Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”
π️ Scriptures for Peace, Comfort, and Hope
21. Psalm 23:1–3 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
22. Psalm 34:17–18 “The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
23. Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
24. Psalm 55:22 “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
25. Psalm 91:1–2 “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”
26. Isaiah 26:3 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
27. Isaiah 43:2 “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
28. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
29. Lamentations 3:22–23 “It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
30. Nahum 1:7 “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
π A Prayer of Healing for Your Friends
Heavenly Father,
I lift up my dear friends to You today. Lord, You are our Healer, our Comforter, our Strength, and our Refuge. I ask You to touch their bodies, renew their minds, and restore their spirits. Bring healing where there is sickness, peace where there is fear, comfort where there is sorrow, and strength where there is weakness.
Father, surround my friends with Your loving presence. Guide their doctors and caregivers, give them wisdom in every decision, and help them through each difficult day. Remind them that they are never alone and that Your mercies are new every morning.
May Your Word bring them hope, Your promises strengthen their faith, and Your love sustain them through every trial. I place them in Your hands and trust You to walk with them every step of the way.
In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. ❤️
A loving message you can send along with these scriptures:
❤️ Dear Friends,
I am sharing these healing scriptures with you as a reminder that God loves you, sees you, and cares about everything you are going through. Whether you need physical healing, emotional restoration, peace of mind, or renewed strength, I pray that His Word brings comfort and hope to your heart.
May the Lord strengthen you in your weakness, comfort you in your struggles, and surround you with His peace. Keep believing, keep praying, and keep trusting in His unfailing love.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's healing presence be with you today and always. π❤️
May these scriptures be a blessing to your friends and a source of encouragement whenever they need a reminder of God's love and faithfulness.
