There’s something special about receiving a heartfelt message from someone you love on your birthday. Yesterday I was visiting my parents, and saw a beautiful handwritten note on the dining table that had been sent to my mother, and inside was an uplifting bible verse. What a treasure!
Birthdays are the perfect time to share such a sweet sentiment. Here are the 37 of the best birthday verses from the Bible, such as Numbers 6:24-26, Joshua 1:9, 2 Corinthians 9:15, and more. We’ve even outlined suggestions for what bible verse to use, depending on who you might want to send them to (husband, wife, child, friend, pastor, etc).
You’ll also find some beautiful birthday verse graphics, which you can save and send to someone special in a text or email.
Prayerfully consider these bible verses for birthdays as you read through them. See what the Lord lays on your heart. May the Holy Spirit lead you to just the right “bible-inspired blessing” for your special person!
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37 Birthday Verses from the Bible
Birthday Verses from the Bible (General)
“The Lord bless you and keep you; theLord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; theLord turn his face toward youand give you peace.” — Numbers 6:24-26
‘Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” — 2 Corinthians 9:15 (one of our favorite short birthday verses)
“It is with long life that you satisfy the Lord and show him your salvation.” — Psalm 91:16
On your birthday, may you say, “My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” — Psalm 28:7
“For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you.” — Proverbs 9:11
“Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” — Psalm 37:4
“This is the day the lord hath made — rejoice in it and be glad!” — Psalm 118:24
“We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ to do good works.” — Ephesians 2:10
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…” — James 1:17
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” Psalm 91:11
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” Psalm 20:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” 3 John 1:2
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Birthday Verses For Husband
“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19
“May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.” Proverbs 5:18
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
“Two are better than one…” Ecclesiastes 4:9
Birthday Verses For Wife
“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” Song of Solomon 4:7
“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:11-12
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 18:22
“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.” Proverbs 18:19
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15
“Two are better than one…” Ecclesiastes 4:9
Birthday Verses For Son
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you…” Jeremiah 1:5
Birthday Verses For Daughter
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Ecclesiastes 3:11
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you…” Jeremiah 1:5
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” Song of Solomon 4:7
Birthday Verses For Sister
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Ecclesiastes 3:11
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” Song of Solomon 4:7
“Every good and perfect gift is from above…” James 1:17
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength…” Isaiah 40:31
“She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25
Birthday Verses For Brother
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17
Birthday Verses For Mom
“Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” Isaiah 46:4
“She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” Song of Solomon 4:7
Birthday Verses For Dad
“Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” Isaiah 46:4
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way;” Psalm 37:23
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers,” 1 Thessalonians 1:2
“For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.” Proverbs 9:11
Birthday Verses For Friends
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you…” 3 John 1:2
“She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25
“And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“A friend loves at all times…” Proverbs 17:17
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Luke 1:45
“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.” Proverbs 27:9
Birthday Verses For Best Friend
“She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15
“My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God.” Job 16:20
“Carry each other’s burdens…” Galatians 6:2
Birthday Verses For Pastor
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” 1 Timothy 5:17
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
Birthday Gifts With Bible Verses
How to Use These Bible Verses For Birthdays
- Pray the bible verse over the birthday person.
- Write the birthday verse in a card you’re giving to them.
- Text the bible verse to them and let them know you’re thinking of them on their special day.
- Share it on their social media.
- Send flowers and ask the flower shop to write it on the little floral card.
- Put it on a birthday cake.
- If you have nice handwriting, write the birthday verse on quality paper and frame it as a gift.
- Buy them a gift with their special birthday verse already on it.
- Gift them a prayer journal and write their verse inside the front cover.
- Write a letter detailing how they’ve blessed you and why you’re thankful for them. Include the birthday verse and why you chose it.
Hopefully these birthday verses from the Bible we’re able to jumpstart your creativity and you found the perfect bible verse for your special person. We pray it’s a blessing to them!
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