The dawn of a new year brings with it the promise of fresh beginnings and the hope of renewed spirits. As we begin the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on the Bible’s wisdom and inspiration. These 120 new year Bible verses offer comfort, encouragement, and a renewed sense of purpose. Embrace the opportunities, change, and challenges ahead with faith and hope.

New Beginnings Bible Verses for the New Year

• Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
• Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
• Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
• Psalm 40:3 – “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.”
• Isaiah 42:9 – “See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.”
• Revelation 21:5 – “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’”
• Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
• Romans 6:4 – “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”
• Colossians 3:10 – “And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”

Reflection and Hope Bible Verses for the New Year

• Jeremiah 29:11 – “For 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.”
• Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
• Psalm 20:4 – “May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”
• Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
• 2 Peter 3:13 – “But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.”
• Psalm 98:1 – “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.”
• Hebrews 6:19 – “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.”
• Psalm 121:1-2 – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
• Proverbs 23:18 – “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”
• Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”

Trust in God’s Timing Bible Verses for the New Year

• Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
• Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
• Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
• Habakkuk 2:3 – “For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
• Psalm 37:7 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
• Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
• James 5:7-8 – “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.”
• Psalm 130:5 – “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.”
• Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
• Acts 1:7 – “He said to them: ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.'”

Gratitude and Praise Bible Verses for the New Year

• Psalm 100:4-5 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
• Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
• Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
• Ephesians 5:20 – “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
• Psalm 69:30 – “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
• Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
• Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
• Psalm 95:2-3 – “Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.”
• Hebrews 12:28 – “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”

Peace and Comfort Bible Verses for the New Year

• John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
• Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
• Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
• Matthew 11:28-29 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
• Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
• Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
• Romans 8:31-32 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”
• Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”

Faith and Perseverance Bible Verses for the New Year

• James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
• Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
• Romans 5:3-4 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:13 – “And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.”
• 1 Peter 1:6-7 – “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
• Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
• Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
• Psalm 18:39 – “You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.”

Wisdom and Guidance Bible Verses for the New Year

• Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
• James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
• Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
• Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
• Jeremiah 10:23 – “Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.”
• Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
• Proverbs 2:6 – “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
• Isaiah 58:11 – “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
• Psalm 73:24 – “You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.”
• Proverbs 4:11 – “I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.”

Love and Kindness Bible Verses for the New Year

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
• Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
• 1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
• Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
• Proverbs 3:3-4 – “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”
• 1 John 4:7 – “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
• Luke 6:35 – “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”
• Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
• 1 John 3:18 – “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
• Romans 12:10 – “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”

Strength and Courage Bible Verses for the New Year

• Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
• Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
• Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
• Ephesians 3:16 – “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
• Psalm 46:1-2 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
• 1 Chronicles 28:20 – “David also said to Solomon his son, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.'”
• Psalm 18:32-34 – “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.”

Joy and Celebration Bible Verses for the New Year

• Psalm 47:1 – “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.”
• Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
• Nehemiah 8:10 – “Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'”
• Psalm 30:11-12 – “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.”
• Luke 15:10 – “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
• Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
• Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
• 1 Peter 1:8-9 – “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
• Psalm 149:3 – “Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.”

Protection and Safety Bible Verses for the New Year

• Psalm 91:1-2 – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
• Proverbs 2:8 – “He guards the paths of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.”
• Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
• Psalm 4:8 – “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
• Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
• Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.”
• Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
• Proverbs 1:33 – “But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
• Psalm 12:5 – “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”

Serving and Giving Bible Verses for the New Year

• Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
• Matthew 20:28 – “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
• Hebrews 13:16 – “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
• 1 Peter 4:10 – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
• 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
• Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
• Proverbs 11:25 – “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
• Acts 20:35 – “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
• Matthew 25:40 – “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'”

Spiritual Renewal and Transformation for the New Year

• Ezekiel 11:19 – “I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.”
• Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
• Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
• Ephesians 4:22-24 – “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

Conclusion

As you enter the new year, may these 120 new year Bible verses fill you with hope and strength. Let them inspire your new beginnings with faith and joy. Carry their wisdom with you, and may your year be blessed and full of God’s grace!