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Bible Verses About Contentment

12 Bible verses about contentment, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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Hebrews 13:5

KJVLet your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

WEBBe free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

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Philippians 4:11-13

KJVNot that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

WEBNot that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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1 Timothy 6:6-8

KJVBut godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

WEBBut godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

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Luke 12:15

KJVAnd he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

WEBHe said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

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Matthew 6:33

KJVBut seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

WEBBut seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

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2 Corinthians 12:10

KJVTherefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

WEBTherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

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Philippians 4:19

KJVBut my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

WEBMy God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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Isaiah 26:3

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

WEBYou will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

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Psalm 37:3-5

KJVTrust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

WEBTrust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

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1 Corinthians 7:17

KJVBut as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

WEBOnly, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.

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Matthew 6:25

KJVTherefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

WEBTherefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

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Proverbs 16:8

KJVBetter is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

WEBBetter is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

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