A strong foundation is built on faith, guiding you through life’s challenges with unwavering stability. The Bible teaches that true strength comes from trusting in God’s wisdom, providing a solid base for your decisions. With a firm foundation, you can face adversity with confidence, knowing you’re anchored in truth. This grounding empowers you to grow and thrive, rooted in God’s eternal support.
Below is the full list of bible verses on foundation (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Foundation
Isaiah 28:16
“16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”
2 Timothy 2:19
“19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
Matthew 7:24
“24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”
Psalm 11:3
“3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
1 Corinthians 3:11
“11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Matthew 7:24-27
“24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.”
Matthew 16:18
“18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Luke 6:48
“48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”
Related Themes: Stress
Luke 6:46-48
“46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”
Related Themes: Obedience Disobedience Hypocrisy Obedience
2 Timothy 3:16
“16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
Related Themes: Criticism Education Business Education Learning
1 Corinthians 3:11-13
“11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“11 For 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.”
Related Themes: Hope New Beginnings Patience Frustration Life
1 Kings 5:17
“17 And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.”
Psalm 118:22
“22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”
Related Themes: Rejection
Ezra 3:11
“11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.”
Related Themes: Thankfulness
Ephesians 2:10
“10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Related Themes: Creativity Strangers Sovereignty Self-Esteem Technology
Hebrews 11:10
“10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.”
Related Themes: Earth
Ephesians 2:20
“20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”
Related Themes: Church
Philippians 4:13
“13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Related Themes: Strength Omnipotence Self Confidence Life Greatness
1 Corinthians 3:10
“10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.”
Related Themes: Creativity New Job
Ephesians 2:19-22
“19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”
Related Themes: Strangers Church Loneliness Identity
Joshua 6:26
“26 And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.”
Romans 15:20
“20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:”
Luke 6:47-49
“47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.”
Deuteronomy 32:22
“22 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.”
Isaiah 58:12
“12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.”
Related Themes: New Beginnings New Life
John 3:16
“16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Related Themes: Trespassing Life Love Money Omnipotence
1 Kings 6:37
“37 In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif:”
2 Peter 3:17
“17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.”
1 Corinthians 3:12
“12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;”
