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Bible Verses About Failure

12 Bible verses about failure, 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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1 John 1:9

KJVIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
WEBIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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Proverbs 24:16

KJVFor a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
WEBfor a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
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Philippians 4:13

KJVI can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
WEBI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Psalm 73:26

KJVMy flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
WEBMy flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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2 Corinthians 12:9-10

KJVAnd he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore 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.
WEBHe has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore 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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Romans 5:3-5

KJVAnd not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
WEBNot only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
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2 Corinthians 5:17

KJVTherefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
WEBTherefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
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Jeremiah 29:11

KJVFor I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
WEBFor I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
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Proverbs 28:13

KJVHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
WEBHe who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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Romans 3:23

KJVFor all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
WEBfor all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
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Psalm 145:14

KJVThe LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
WEBYahweh upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who are bowed down.
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Romans 5:8

KJVBut God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
WEBBut God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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