List of Bible Verses on Contentment

Philippians 4:11-13

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want. I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

1 Timothy 6:6-8

But godliness with contentment is great gain: for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out; but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

Luke 3:14

And soldiers also asked him, saying, And we, what must we do? And he said unto them, Extort from no man by violence, neither accuse any one wrongfully; and be content with your wages.

Luke 12:15

And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Hebrews 13:5

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

Philippians 2:14

Do all things without murmurings and questionings

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Philippians 4:19

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.

Proverbs 30:8-9

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me

Proverbs 15:17

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Psalm 37:3-5

Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness.

Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.

Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.

Romans 8:28

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Psalm 118:24

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 23:1

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

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