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.
bible verses about mountains and valleys
God’s Presence in the Mountains and Valleys
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.”
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.”
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.”
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 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Psalm 139:7-10
“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”
Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Matthew 28:20
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Psalm 125:2
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.”
Strength and Assurance in Valleys
2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
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.”
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
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.”
Psalm 22:24
“For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.”
Matthew 11:28-30
“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 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
God’s Control Over Mountains and Valleys
Matthew 17:20
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’
Psalm 95:4-5
“In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.”
Job 9:5
“He speaks to the sun and it does not shine; he seals off the light of the stars.”
Mark 11:23
“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.”
Isaiah 54:10
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”
Psalm 46:2-3
“Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
Hebrews 12:26
“At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, ‘Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.’
Luke 3:5
“Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.”
Micah 1:3
“Look! The Lord is coming from his dwelling place; he comes down and treads on the heights of the earth.”
Psalm 87:1
“He has founded his city on the holy mountain.”
Mountains and Valleys as Symbols
Exodus 19:18
“Mount Sinai was covered with smoke because the Lord descended on it in fire. The smoke billowed up from it like smoke from a furnace, and the whole mountain trembled violently.”
Hebrews 12:22
“But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly.”
Matthew 4:8
“Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.”
Revelation 21:10
“And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God.”
Isaiah 2:2
“In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.”
Psalm 125:1
“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.”
Isaiah 66:1
“This is what the Lord says: ‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be?’
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Proverbs 25:28
“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.”
Revelation 21:11
“It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.”
Faith and Hope in the Mountains and Valleys
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.”
James 1:2-3
“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.”
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.”
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.”
Ephesians 3:20
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
Isaiah 30:18
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!”
Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Philippians 2:14-15
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”
Revelation 22:13
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
Mountains and Valleys in Our Lives
Psalm 42:11
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 9:9
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
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.”
Psalms 116:5
“The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.”
James 4:8
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Final Thoughts
In our lives, both mountains and valleys reveal the amazing presence of God. Throughout his word, we see that God is ever-present, offering us strength and hope as we navigate challenges and rejoice in victories.
Whether we find ourselves on the highest peaks or in the deepest valleys, God’s love and promise remain constant. Our faith allows us not just to endure but to thrive through life’s changes.
Let’s encourage each other as we walk this journey together, remembering to look for God’s hand in every situation and to lift one another up when we face difficulties. If you’re looking for more insight, consider exploring topics like courage in troubled times or the power of prayer.