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65 verses about the goodness of God

        The goodness of God is one of the most comforting truths in Scripture. It’s not a temporary quality or a fleeting emotion—God is good in His very nature. His goodness is displayed through His love, mercy, provision, faithfulness, salvation, protection, and eternal promises. The Bible overflows with verses that testify to this enduring truth.
        In this teaching, we explore the 65 Bible verses about the goodness of God under seven life-transforming themes

A. God's Goodness in His Character (Nature)
1. Psalm 100:5 – “For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
2. Nahum 1:7 – “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
3. Exodus 33:19 – “...I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee...”
4. Psalm 34:8 – “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
5. Psalm 119:68 – “Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.”
6. Mark 10:18 – “And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God.”
7. 1 Chronicles 16:34 – “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever.”
8. James 1:17 – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights...”
9. Lamentations 3:25 – “The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”
10. Psalm 25:8 – “Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.”

B. God's Goodness in His Love and Mercy
11. Psalm 136:1 – “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.”
12. Titus 3:4-5 – “But after that, the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared...”
13. Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us...”
14. Micah 7:18 – “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity... because he delighteth in mercy?”
15. Isaiah 63:7 – “I will mention the loving-kindnesses of the Lord... according to his mercies...”
16. Psalm 103:11 – “For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
17. Romans 2:4 – “...the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”
18. Psalm 145:8-9 – “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.”
19. Deuteronomy 7:9 – “...the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him...”
20. Hosea 2:19 – “And I will betroth thee unto me... in lovingkindness, and in mercies.”

C. God's Goodness in His Provision
21. Philippians 4:19 – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
22. Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
23. Psalm 34:10 – “...they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.”
24. Psalm 84:11 – “...no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
25. Genesis 50:20 – “...God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
26. 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you...”
27. Matthew 7:11 – “...how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?”
28. Deuteronomy 28:11 – “And the Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods...”
29. Psalm 145:15-16 – “The eyes of all wait upon thee... and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.”
30. Isaiah 55:2 – “...eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.”

D. God's Goodness in His Faithfulness
31. Hebrews 10:23 – “...for he is faithful that promised.”
32. 2 Timothy 2:13 – “If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.”
33. 1 Corinthians 1:9 – “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son...”
34. Psalm 89:1 – “I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever... with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness...”
35. Deuteronomy 32:4 – “He is the Rock, his work is perfect... just and right is he.”
36. Psalm 36:5 – “Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds."
37. Lamentations 3:22-23 – “...great is thy faithfulness.”
38. Joshua 23:14 – “...not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spake...”
39. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 – “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
40. Psalm 111:7 – “The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.”

E. God's Goodness in His Grace and Salvation
41. Romans 5:8 – “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
42. Ephesians 1:7 – “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.”
43. John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son...”
44. Titus 2:11 – “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.”
45. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin...”
46. Acts 10:38 – “...God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good...”
47. Psalm 27:13 – “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
48. Isaiah 1:18 – “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow...”
49. Psalm 86:5 – “For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.”
50. Romans 8:32 – “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”

F. God's Goodness in Daily Life and Protection
51. Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart... and he shall direct thy paths.”
52. Psalm 91:1-2 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
53. Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee... I will strengthen thee...”
54. Psalm 31:19 – “Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee...”
55. Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil...”
56. Isaiah 40:29-31 – “He giveth power to the faint... they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength...”
57. Matthew 6:26 – “Behold the fowls of the air... your heavenly Father feedeth them...”
58. Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
59. Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God...”
60. Psalm 16:11 – “...in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”

G. Future Promises of God’s Goodness
61. Revelation 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes...”
62. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you... to give you an expected end.”
63. John 14:2-3 – “...I go to prepare a place for you... I will come again, and receive you unto myself...”
64. 1 Peter 1:3-4 – “...an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.”
65. Romans 15:13 – “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing...”
        The 65 verses above are just a glimpse into the vast ocean of God's goodness. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible declares that God is good—all the time. His goodness is not dependent on our mood, our performance, or our circumstances. It is a divine attribute that flows through everything He does.
        When life feels uncertain, when the storms rage, or when you feel abandoned—anchor your soul in this truth:
    "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life..." – Psalm 23:6

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