The Holy Bible Verses

50 Bible Verses About Restoration

Discover Bible verses about restoration, including Joel 2:25. Explore God's promise to renew and heal. Find hope and practical steps for restoration.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

Restoration in the Bible often signifies God's promise to renew, heal, and bring back what has been lost or broken. In Joel 2:25, God assures His people that He will restore the years the locusts have eaten, highlighting His ability to bring wholeness and hope in times of despair.

“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you.”
— Joel 2:25 WEB

Amid life’s challenges, the promise of restoration brings hope. The Bible speaks to this in many verses, offering assurance of God’s ability to restore what was lost or broken. Joel 2:25 captures this beautifully: “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.” This verse reminds us that God can bring back abundance where there was once desolation. Restoration isn’t just about physical or material recovery. It’s also about healing, forgiveness, and renewed joy.

Throughout scripture, God shows His commitment to restoring His people. In Deuteronomy 30:9, He promises to make His people prosperous again after hardship. This theme continues in 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God pledges healing for those who turn back to Him. Such verses offer comfort, encouraging us to seek God’s face and trust in His power to renew. Each verse on restoration is a testament to God’s unwavering love and desire for our well-being.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “Yahweh your God will make you plenteous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, for good; for Yahweh will again rejoice over you for good, as he rejoiced over your fathers;”

  2. 2

    “Rejoice, you nations, with his people, for he will avenge the blood of his servants. He will take vengeance on his adversaries, and will make atonement for his land and for his people.For this verse, LXX reads: Rejoice, you heavens, with him, and let all the angels of God worship him; rejoice you Gentiles, with his people, and let all the sons of God strengthen themselves in him; for he will avenge the blood of his sons, and he will render vengeance, and recompense justice to his enemies, and will reward them that hate him; and the Lord shall purge the land of his people.”

  3. 3

    ““So let all your enemies perish, Yahweh, but let those who love him be as the sun when it rises in its strength.” Then the land had rest forty years.”

  4. 4

    ““Now therefore arise, Yahweh God, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength. Let your priests, Yahweh God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in goodness.”

  5. 5

    “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

  6. 6

    “for the show bread, for the continual meal offering, for the continual burnt offering, for the Sabbaths, for the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.”

  7. 7

    “For he wounds, and binds up. He injures, and his hands make whole.”

  8. 9

    “Rise up to help us. Redeem us for your loving kindness’ sake.”

  9. 10

    “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”

  10. 11

    “Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.”

  11. 12

    “God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again.”

  12. 13

    “He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.”

  13. 14

    “Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.”

  14. 15

    “Israel, hope in Yahweh, for with Yahweh there is loving kindness. With him is abundant redemption.”

  15. 18

    “The wilderness and the dry land will be glad. The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.”

  16. 19

    “Lord, men live by these things; and my spirit finds life in all of them: you restore me, and cause me to live.”

  17. 20

    “I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, your transgressions, and, as a cloud, your sins. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.”

  18. 21

    “Rain, you heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, that it may produce salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up with it. I, Yahweh, have created it.”

  19. 22

    “Those who shall be of you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Paths with Dwellings.”

  20. 23

    ““A Redeemer will come to Zion, and to those who turn from disobedience in Jacob,” says Yahweh.”

  21. 24

    “They will rebuild the old ruins. They will raise up the places long devastated. They will repair the ruined cities, that have been devastated for many generations.”

  22. 25

    “Instead of your shame you will have double. Instead of dishonor, they will rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land, they will possess double. Everlasting joy will be to them.”

  23. 26

    “Return, you backsliding children, and I will heal your backsliding. “Behold, we have come to you; for you are Yahweh our God.”

  24. 27

    “Heal me, O Yahweh, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved; for you are my praise.”

  25. 28

    “For I will set my eyes on them for good, and I will bring them again to this land. I will build them, and not pull them down. I will plant them, and not pluck them up.”

  26. 29

    “saying, “Return now everyone from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that Yahweh has given to you and to your fathers, from of old and even forever more.”

  27. 30

    “For, behold, the days come,’ says Yahweh, ‘that I will reverse the captivity of my people Israel and Judah,’ says Yahweh. ‘I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’””

  28. 31

    “For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds,” says Yahweh; “because they have called you an outcast, saying, ‘It is Zion, whom no man seeks after.’””

  29. 32

    ““Set up road signs. Make guideposts. Set your heart toward the highway, even the way by which you went. Turn again, virgin of Israel. Turn again to these your cities.”

  30. 34

    ““I will seek that which was lost, and will bring back that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick; but I will destroy the fat and the strong. I will feed them in justice.”’”

  31. 35

    ““Come, and let us return to Yahweh; for he has torn us to pieces, and he will heal us; he has injured us, and he will bind up our wounds.”

  32. 36

    “Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, “Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls.”

  33. 37

    “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you.”

  34. 38

    ““For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,”

  35. 39

    “I will bring my people Israel back from captivity, and they will rebuild the ruined cities, and inhabit them; and they will plant vineyards, and drink wine from them. They shall also make gardens, and eat their fruit.”

  36. 40

    “Yahweh, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, Yahweh. Renew your work in the middle of the years. In the middle of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy.”

  37. 41

    “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers,TR adds “raise the dead,” and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.”

  38. 42

    “the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear,Isaiah 35:5 the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.Isaiah 61:1-4”

  39. 43

    “For the Son of Man came to save that which was lost.NU omits verse 11.”

  40. 44

    “the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’”Isaiah 40:3”

  41. 45

    ““The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted,NU omits “to heal the broken hearted” to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,”

  42. 46

    ““Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,”

  43. 47

    “‘After these things I will return. I will again build the tabernacle of David, which has fallen. I will again build its ruins. I will set it up,”

  44. 48

    “in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,”

  45. 49

    “who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.”

  46. 50

    “He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” He said, “Write, for these words of God are faithful and true.””

For your week

Reflect

Contemplate how God has worked restoration in your life. Consider areas where you seek His renewing power. Trust that He holds the power to transform and heal.

Pray

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your promises of restoration. We seek Your renewing power in our lives. Guide us to trust in Your timing and Your ways.

Apply

This week, list three areas needing restoration in your life. Pray over them daily, trusting God to work in each situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about restoration?

The Bible assures us that God is a restorer. Joel 2:25 promises that God will repay what was lost. Deuteronomy 30:9 speaks of God making His people prosperous after adversity. This restoration encompasses not only material blessings but also spiritual renewal and healing. God's character is one of redemption, always ready to restore His people when they turn back to Him.

How does God restore what was lost?

God's restoration often involves renewing our hearts and circumstances. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God promises healing and forgiveness to those who seek Him. His restoration can bring prosperity, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:9, where He makes His people plenteous again. God's methods may vary, but His ultimate goal is to bring us closer to Him and restore our joy and peace.

Will God restore my broken life?

Yes, God can restore a broken life. He promises healing and renewal for those who turn to Him. Joel 2:25 assures us of God's power to repay what was lost. Turning to God in prayer and repentance, as described in 2 Chronicles 7:14, opens the door for His healing and restoration. Trust in God's ability to transform and renew your life.

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