Perfect Bible verses for birthday wishes
Discover the perfect sentiment for a loved one’s birthday celebration.
Share these birthday Bible verses with your loved ones
Birthdays are extraordinary milestones that celebrate the day a precious life began as someone turns another year older. They are an annual celebration of a miraculous event and a time to unite with friends and loved ones. Whether it’s someone’s first birthday or their hundredth, a birthday is a day to be grateful.
We hope you’ll find these heartfelt Bible verses add an extra layer of celebratory sentiment to your birthday greetings. Perfect for use in birthday cards, gift tags, social media captions or text messages, these Bible birthday quotes can help you capture the ideal sentiment.
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Psalm 139:14-16
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
John 16:21
A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
Psalm 22:10
From birth I was cast on you; from my mother's womb you have been my God.
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
Psalm 71:6-8
From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you. I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendour all day long.
Numbers 6: 24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Proverbs 4:10-13
Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
Jeremiah 29:11a
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 20:4
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Proverbs 9:11
For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 16:20
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
Psalm 37:4-5
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.
Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Philippians 1:3-4
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.
Proverbs 4:10-13
Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
We hope you have found these Bible verses for birthday celebrations helpful – why not add them to a birthday card or message to a loved one? And, if it’s your birthday today, Happy Birthday!
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