60 Quotes for Healing and Strength for My Friend Inspired By Old Testament Bible Verses 

These Old Testament scriptures are selected to encourage a friend who may be facing illness, pain, emotional struggles, fear, exhaustion, or a difficult season in life. They offer reminders of God's healing, comfort, protection, faithfulness, peace, and renewing strength.

The verses are from the New King James Version (NKJV). To keep the collection useful and readable, I’ve included the Scripture references and brief excerpts or paraphrased encouragement rather than reproducing all 60 passages in full.

Healing, restoration, and comfort

1. Exodus 15:26 — God reveals Himself as the Lord who heals.

2. Exodus 23:25 — God promises His blessing and care for His people.

3. Deuteronomy 7:15 — A reminder of God's power to remove sickness.

4. Deuteronomy 31:8 — The Lord goes before you and will not forsake you.

5. 2 Chronicles 7:14 — God calls His people to humble themselves, pray, and seek His face, promising to hear and forgive.

6. 2 Chronicles 30:20 — The Lord hears His people and brings healing.

7. Job 5:18 — God is able to bind up wounds and restore what is broken.

8. Job 19:25 — Job declares his confidence in his living Redeemer.

9. Psalm 6:2 — A prayer asking the Lord for mercy and healing.

10. Psalm 23:3 — God restores the soul and leads in righteous paths.

11. Psalm 30:2 — A testimony of crying to the Lord and receiving healing.

12. Psalm 34:18 — The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit.

13. Psalm 41:3 — God sustains the sick and cares for them in their weakness.

14. Psalm 51:10 — A prayer for a clean heart and a renewed spirit.

15. Psalm 103:2–3 — Remember God's benefits, forgiveness, and healing.

16. Psalm 107:19–20 — God hears the distressed and sends His word to bring deliverance.

17. Psalm 147:3 — The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

18. Proverbs 3:7–8 — Reverence for the Lord is associated with health and refreshment.

19. Proverbs 4:20–22 — God's words bring life and health to those who receive them.

20. Isaiah 19:22 — God hears, heals, and responds to those who turn to Him.

Strength, courage, and endurance

21. Isaiah 40:29 — God gives power to the weak and strength to those who have none.

22. Isaiah 40:31 — Those who wait on the Lord receive renewed strength and endurance.

23. Isaiah 41:10 — God tells His people not to fear because He is with them and will strengthen them.

24. Isaiah 41:13 — The Lord promises to help His people and reminds them not to be afraid.

25. Isaiah 43:2 — God promises His presence through overwhelming and difficult circumstances.

26. Isaiah 46:4 — God promises to sustain His people even into old age.

27. Isaiah 54:10 — God's steadfast love and covenant of peace will not be removed.

28. Isaiah 58:11 — The Lord guides, satisfies, and strengthens His people.

29. Jeremiah 17:7–8 — Those who trust in the Lord are like a tree planted by water, remaining fruitful through hardship.

30. Jeremiah 30:17 — God promises restoration and healing.

31. Jeremiah 31:25 — The Lord refreshes the weary and satisfies the faint.

32. Lamentations 3:22–23 — God's mercies never fail; His faithfulness is renewed every morning.

33. Nahum 1:7 — The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble, and knows those who trust Him.

34. Habakkuk 3:19 — God is the source of strength, enabling His people to stand firm.

35. Zephaniah 3:17 — The Lord is present among His people, mighty to save and rejoicing over them in love.

Peace, hope, and freedom from fear

36. Numbers 6:24–26 — A blessing asking the Lord to protect, show favor, and give peace.

37. Deuteronomy 31:6 — Be strong and courageous, knowing that God will not abandon you.

38. Joshua 1:9 — God commands courage because He will be with His people wherever they go.

39. 1 Samuel 2:2 — There is no one holy like the Lord; He is our unshakable Rock.

40. 2 Samuel 22:31 — God's way is perfect, and His word is trustworthy.

41. 1 Chronicles 16:11 — Seek the Lord continually and draw strength from Him.

42. Psalm 16:8 — Keeping the Lord before you provides stability and confidence.

43. Psalm 27:1 — The Lord is our light, salvation, and strength, so fear need not rule us.

44. Psalm 46:1 — God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in trouble.

45. Psalm 55:22 — Cast your burdens upon the Lord and trust Him to sustain you.

46. Psalm 56:3–4 — When fear arises, choose to put your trust in God.

47. Psalm 61:2–3 — Cry out to God when overwhelmed and seek refuge in Him.

48. Psalm 62:5–8 — Rest in God, who is our hope, rock, salvation, and refuge.

49. Psalm 91:1–2 — Those who dwell in God's presence find shelter and security in Him.

50. Psalm 118:14 — The Lord is our strength, song, and salvation.

Faith, renewal, and God's promises

51. Proverbs 16:24 — Gracious words bring encouragement and refreshment.

52. Ecclesiastes 3:1, 3 — God appoints seasons for every purpose, including times of healing and restoration.

53. Isaiah 26:3 — God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds remain fixed on Him.

54. Isaiah 30:15 — Quietness, trust, and returning to the Lord are sources of strength.

55. Isaiah 35:3–4 — Strengthen weak hands and trembling knees; encourage fearful hearts to trust God.

56. Isaiah 57:15 — God dwells with the humble and revives the hearts of the contrite.

57. Jeremiah 29:11 — God declares His purposes of peace, hope, and a future for His people in their original context of exile.

58. Joel 2:25–26 — God promises restoration after seasons of loss and hardship.

59. Micah 7:7 — Choose to look to the Lord with expectation, trusting Him to hear your prayers.

60. Malachi 4:2 — A beautiful promise of the sun of righteousness rising with healing in its wings.

A prayer for your friend

Heavenly Father, I lift my dear friend into Your loving hands. Please bring healing to their body, peace to their mind, and comfort to their heart. When they feel weak, be their strength. When they are afraid, remind them that You are near. When they feel discouraged, renew their hope and help them rest in Your promises.

Lord, surround my friend with Your love, guide their medical care and recovery where needed, and give them the courage to face each day. May Your presence bring comfort in difficult moments and may they feel supported, cherished, and never alone. Restore their strength, renew their spirit, and sustain them with Your unfailing grace.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

A special verse to share with your friend: Isaiah 41:10 — a wonderful passage to read together when they need reassurance that God is present, strengthening, helping, and upholding them.

Note: For the exact NKJV wording of each complete verse, consult an authorized NKJV Bible or Bible app. The descriptions above are brief summaries to help you choose the passages most appropriate for your friend.