Bible Verses About Flowers: 11 Powerful Verses

Written by Daniel Isaiah Joseph in Bible verses Last Updated July 28, 2023

Isaiah 40:8

ESVThe grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
KJVThe grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
NASBThe grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.
NIVThe grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
NLTThe grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Song of Solomon 2:1

ESVI am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.
KJVI am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
NASB“I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.”
NIVI am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.
NLTI am the spring crocus blooming on the Sharon Plain, the lily of the valley. Young Man

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Song of Solomon 2:12

ESVThe flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
KJVThe flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
NASBThe flowers have already appeared in the land; The time has arrived for pruning the vines, And the voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.
NIVFlowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
NLTThe flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come, and the cooing of turtledoves fills the air.

Luke 12:27

ESVConsider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
KJVConsider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
NASB“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these.
NIV“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
NLT“Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.

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Song of Solomon 2:2

ESVAs a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women.
KJVAs the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
NASB“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.”
NIVLike a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women.
NLTLike a lily among thistles is my darling among young women. Young Woman

Job 14:2

ESVHe comes out like a flower and withers; he flees like a shadow and continues not.
KJVHe cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
NASB“Like a flower he comes forth and withers. He also flees like a shadow and does not remain.
NIVThey spring up like flowers and wither away; like fleeting shadows, they do not endure.
NLTWe blossom like a flower and then wither. Like a passing shadow, we quickly disappear.

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Matthew 6:28

ESVAnd why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,
KJVAnd why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
NASB“And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin,
NIV“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.
NLT“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing,

Job 40:21

ESVUnder the lotus plants he lies, in the shelter of the reeds and in the marsh.
KJVHe lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
NASB“Under the lotus plants he lies down, In the covert of the reeds and the marsh.
NIVUnder the lotus plants it lies, hidden among the reeds in the marsh.
NLTIt lies under the lotus plants, hidden by the reeds in the marsh.

1 Peter 1:24

ESVFor “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls,
KJVFor all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
NASBFor, “ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS, AND ALL ITS GLORY LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS. THE GRASS WITHERS, AND THE FLOWER FALLS OFF,
NIVFor, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
NLTAs the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades.

Psalm 103:15

ESVAs for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field;
KJVAs for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
NASBAs for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
NIVThe life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field;
NLTOur days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die.

Psalm 104:24

ESVO Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
KJVO LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
NASBO LORD, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions.
NIVHow many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
NLTO LORD, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.

1 Kings 6:18

ESVThe cedar within the house was carved in the form of gourds and open flowers. All was cedar; no stone was seen.
KJVAnd the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen.
NASBThere was cedar on the house within, carved in the shape of gourds and open flowers; all was cedar, there was no stone seen.
NIVThe inside of the temple was cedar, carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; no stone was to be seen.
NLTCedar paneling completely covered the stone walls throughout the Temple, and the paneling was decorated with carvings of gourds and open flowers.

Daniel Isaiah Joseph

Daniel's seminary degree is in Exegetical Theology. He was a pastor for 10 years. As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. Please see his About page for details.

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