Bible Verses About Letting Go: 11 Powerful Scriptures

Jeremiah 29:11

ESVFor 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.
KJVFor 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.
NASB‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
NIVFor I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
NLTFor I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

1 Peter 5:7

ESVCasting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
KJVCasting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
NASBcasting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
NIVCast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
NLTGive all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

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Philippians 4:6

ESVDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
KJVBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
NASBBe anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
NIVDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
NLTDon’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Proverbs 29:11

ESVA fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
KJVA fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
NASBA fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
NIVFools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
NLTFools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.

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Romans 8:28

ESVAnd we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
KJVAnd we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
NASBAnd we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
NIVAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
NLTAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Ephesians 4:26

ESVBe angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
KJVBe ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
NASBBE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
NIV“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
NLTAnd “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,

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John 8:32

ESVAnd you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
KJVAnd ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
NASBand you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
NIVThen you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
NLTAnd you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

1 John 1:9

ESVIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
KJVIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
NASBIf we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
NIVIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
NLTBut if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

James 4:7

ESVSubmit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
KJVSubmit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
NASBSubmit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
NIVSubmit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
NLTSo humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Psalm 46:10

ESV“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
KJVBe still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
NASB“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
NIVHe says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
NLT“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”

Psalm 94:19

ESVWhen the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
KJVIn the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
NASBWhen my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul.
NIVWhen anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
NLTWhen doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

Proverbs 28:13

ESVWhoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
KJVHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
NASBHe who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
NIVWhoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
NLTPeople who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

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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