What are some Bible verses about failure?

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2 Corinthians 12:9\-10  

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.  
  

Romans 5:3\-5  

More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.  
  

Psalm 73:26  

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.  
  

Philippians 4:13  

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.  
  

1 John 1:9  

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  
  

Proverbs 24:16  

For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.  
  

Philippians 4:4\-7  

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  
  

Jeremiah 29:11  

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.  
  

Proverbs 28:13  

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.  
  

Galatians 6:7  

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.  
  

2 Corinthians 5:17  

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.  
  

Proverbs 3:5\-6  

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.  
  

Psalm 55:22  

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.  
  

Romans 8:28  

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  
  

Romans 5:8  

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.  
  

Psalm 37:23\-24  

The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.  
  

Acts 22:16  

And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.  
  

Matthew 6:24  

No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.  
  

Joshua 1:9  

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.  
  

Philippians 1:6  

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.  
  

*Unless otherwise noted, all Bible verses are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.*  
  

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