There is a tiredness that a weekend can no longer shake off. When body and soul are empty, even praying feels difficult. Here you will find 19 Bible verses for exhaustion: short words for days when strength is lacking, and verses about how God gives new strength – often more slowly than we would like, but reliably.
When strength is lacking
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He gives strength to the weary and sufficient strength to the weak.
Isaiah 40:29WeaknessConfirmation quotes
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But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31EncouragementBaptism quotes
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Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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Let my grace be sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9aGraceConfirmation quotes
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Though my body be consumed, yet art thou always the comfort of my heart, and my portion.
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For I will refresh the weary souls, and satisfy the sorrowful souls.
Jeremiah 31:25Comforter
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Here on earth I call unto thee, when my heart is afraid: thou shalt lead me upon a rock that is high.
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I lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
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But let us do good, and not be weary: for we shall reap if we do not faint.
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Therefore let us not be weary: but, though our outward man perish, yet is our inward man renewed from day to day.
Drawing new strength
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And he lay down and slept under a broom tree. And behold, an angel came and touched him, and said unto him, Arise, and eat. And he looked round about, and behold, there lay baked meat by his head, and a cruse of water. And when he had eaten and drunk, he lay down again and slept. And the angel of the LORD came again, and touched him, and said, Arise, and eat: for thou hast a great way before thee.
1 Kings 19:5-7aFood
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He leadeth me beside the still waters, and restoreth my soul.
Psalm 23:2-3aGood ShepherdStress
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The joy of the LORD is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10bJoyConfirmation quotes
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For the LORD is my strength, and upon his feet shall he make me like the feet of a deer.
Habakkuk 3:19aEncouragement
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I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13WeaknessBaptism quotes
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God armeth me with strength, and maketh my ways without fault.
Psalm 18:33EquipmentConfirmation quotes
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Fear not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, and uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10FearConfirmation quotes
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Wherefore, seeing we have such a cloud of witnesses about us, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us; and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2aDiscipleshipMen
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He said, My face shall go before thee; and I will lead thee.
Exodus 33:14God's presenceStress
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Elijah under the broom tree
One of the most honest stories about exhaustion is found in 1 Kings 19. The prophet Elijah is so at the end of his rope that he wants to die. God's response is surprisingly practical: no lecture, no admonition, but sleep, bread, and water – and twice. Only after that does he continue. For many who are exhausted, this is a relief: resting, eating, and sleeping are spiritual things. God has patience with our empty batteries.
Strength that does not come from ourselves
Isaiah 40:29-31 are among the most popular Bible verses of all – perhaps because they do not promise that we will never be tired, but that God gives strength to the weary. Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 12:9 that God's strength works precisely in weakness. If exhaustion lasts for a long time, it is important to also seek medical help – this is not a lack of faith. You can find more verses under Bible verses for stress, Bible verses about rest, and in our article Bible verses for strength and courage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bible verse helps when I no longer have any strength?
Isaiah 40:29 ("He gives strength to the weary") and Isaiah 40:31 are the best known. Matthew 11:28 and 2 Corinthians 12:9 also speak directly to exhaustion.
Where does it say "But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength"?
In Isaiah 40:31. The verse concludes a great section of comfort that begins with "Comfort, comfort my people" (Isaiah 40:1).
