Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Cards: 160 Verses to Write From the Heart

Every November I do the same thing. I buy a pack of cards, sit at the kitchen table with a cup of tea, and then stare at the blank inside for ten minutes. I know I’m thankful. I just can’t always find the words.

That’s where Scripture helps. A good Bible verse says what you mean when your own words come out flat, and it carries a weight a store-bought rhyme never will.

So I put this list together for you. Everything here is from the King James Version, which is public domain, so you can copy any verse from this list of Thanksgiving Bible verses for cards straight onto a card, a place setting, or a church bulletin without worrying about permissions. Scroll to the section that fits the person you’re writing to and pick what feels right.

How to Choose the Right Verse for Your Card

Before the list, a few things I’ve learned from writing far too many cards over the years:

• Keep it short for small cards. A folded 4×6 card fits one or two lines comfortably. Save the longer passages for letters.
• Match the verse to the person. A verse about friendship suits a friend. A verse about provision suits the neighbor who dropped off a casserole when you were sick.
• Add one line of your own. The verse is the gift. Your sentence underneath makes it personal. Something like “Thinking of you this Thanksgiving” works fine.
• Write the reference. Always include the book, chapter, and verse. It lets the reader find it and read the lines around it.

Short Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Cards

These Thanksgiving Bible verses for cards are brief and easy to fit anywhere. If you only read one section, make it this one.

1. Psalm 107:1: “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
2. 1 Chronicles 16:34: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
3. Psalm 118:1: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
4. Psalm 136:1: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
5. Psalm 100:4: “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
6. 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
7. Colossians 3:15: “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
8. Psalm 92:1: “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:”
9. Psalm 106:1: “Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
10. Psalm 107:8: “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
11. Psalm 30:12: “To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.”
12. Psalm 34:1: “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
13. Psalm 95:2: “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.”
14. Psalm 145:2: “Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.”
15. Psalm 9:1: “I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
16. Psalm 28:7: “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
17. Psalm 118:24: “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
18. Psalm 138:1: “I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.”
19. Psalm 75:1: “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.”
20. Psalm 69:30: “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”

Bible Verses About Gratitude and a Thankful Heart

Gratitude in the Bible isn’t just a feeling you have once a year. It’s a habit, a way of praying and living. These verses show that.

21. Colossians 3:17: “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
22. Colossians 4:2: “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”
23. Philippians 4:6: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
24. Ephesians 5:20: “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
25. Colossians 2:7: “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”
26. 1 Timothy 4:4: “For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:”
27. Hebrews 13:15: “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
28. 2 Corinthians 9:15: “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
29. 1 Corinthians 15:57: “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
30. 2 Corinthians 4:15: “For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.”
31. Philippians 1:3: “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,”
32. 1 Thessalonians 1:2: “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;”
33. Ephesians 1:16: “Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;”
34. Romans 1:8: “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”
35. Revelation 7:12: “Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.”
36. Psalm 50:14: “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:”
37. Psalm 50:23: “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.”
38. Psalm 116:17: “I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.”
39. Jonah 2:9: “But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.”
40. Psalm 147:7: “Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:”

Psalms of Thanksgiving and Praise for Cards

The Psalms are the best place to look when you want something that sounds like a song. Many of these work well on a card even without a personal message.

41. Psalm 103:2: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”
42. Psalm 103:1: “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
43. Psalm 136:26: “O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
44. Psalm 100:1-2: “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.”
45. Psalm 100:5: “For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
46. Psalm 23:1: “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
47. Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
48. Psalm 34:8: “O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
49. Psalm 86:12: “I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.”
50. Psalm 111:1: “Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.”
51. Psalm 126:3: “The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”
52. Psalm 119:62: “At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.”
53. Psalm 57:9: “I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.”
54. Psalm 63:3: “Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.”
55. Psalm 145:1: “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.”
56. Psalm 105:1: “O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”
57. Psalm 108:3: “I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.”
58. Psalm 135:3: “Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.”
59. Psalm 150:6: “Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
60. Psalm 92:2: “To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,”

Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Family and Friends

Some of the best Thanksgiving cards go to the people who show up for us. These verses are about love, loyalty, and being grateful for specific people.

61. Proverbs 17:17: “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
62. Psalm 127:3: “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
63. Psalm 133:1: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
64. 3 John 1:4: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”
65. 2 Timothy 1:3: “I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;”
66. Philemon 1:4: “I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,”
67. Colossians 1:3: “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,”
68. 2 Thessalonians 1:3: “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”
69. 1 Thessalonians 3:9: “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;”
70. Ecclesiastes 4:9: “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”
71. Joshua 24:15: “…but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
72. Proverbs 18:24: “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
73. Romans 12:10: “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
74. 1 John 4:19: “We love him, because he first loved us.”
75. Numbers 6:24-26: “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”

Bible Verses Thanking God for Provision and Blessings

When the table is full and the house is warm, these verses put words to it. They also work beautifully for anyone who has been generous to you.

76. Philippians 4:19: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
77. James 1:17: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
78. Deuteronomy 8:10: “When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
79. Deuteronomy 26:11: “And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.”
80. Matthew 6:11: “Give us this day our daily bread.”
81. Psalm 65:11: “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.”
82. Psalm 67:6: “Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.”
83. Psalm 145:15-16: “The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.”
84. Genesis 8:22: “While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”
85. Psalm 104:14: “He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;”
86. Psalm 136:25: “Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
87. Joel 2:26: “And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.”
88. Psalm 84:11: “For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
89. 2 Corinthians 9:8: “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:”
90. Lamentations 3:22-23: “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
91. Psalm 16:6: “The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.”
92. Proverbs 10:22: “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
93. Isaiah 12:4: “And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.”
94. Psalm 24:1: “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
95. Psalm 104:24: “O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.”

Thanksgiving Dinner and Table Blessing Verses

These are lovely printed on place cards, tucked into napkin rings, or read aloud before the meal. They also make warm card verses for anyone who has hosted you.

96. Psalm 23:5: “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
97. Acts 14:17: “Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.”
98. 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
99. Ecclesiastes 9:7: “Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.”
100. Ecclesiastes 3:13: “And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.”
101. Luke 22:19: “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
102. John 6:35: “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
103. Psalm 81:16: “He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.”
104. Psalm 22:26: “The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.”
105. Psalm 107:9: “For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.”
106. Acts 2:46: “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,”
107. Psalm 111:5: “He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.”
108. Psalm 132:15: “I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.”

New Testament Verses of Thanks and Joy

The New Testament letters are full of gratitude, much of it written by people who had every reason to complain. These verses carry that same stubborn joy.

109. John 3:16: “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.”
110. Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
111. Romans 11:36: “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
112. Romans 7:25: “I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
113. 1 Corinthians 1:4: “I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;”
114. 2 Corinthians 2:14: “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ…”
115. Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
116. Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
117. Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
118. 1 Peter 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”
119. Ephesians 2:8: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
120. Ephesians 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”
121. John 11:41: “And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.”
122. 1 Chronicles 29:13: “Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.”
123. Romans 15:13: “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
124. Hebrews 12:28: “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”
125. 1 Timothy 1:12: “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he hath counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;”
126. Revelation 11:17: “Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.”
127. Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
128. 2 Corinthians 1:3: “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”

Bible Verses for Pastors, Teachers, and Church Family

Thanksgiving is a good time to thank the people who quietly hold a community together. These verses fit a card for a pastor, Sunday school teacher, small group leader, or volunteer.

129. 1 Thessalonians 5:13: “And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.”
130. Galatians 6:9: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
131. 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
132. Hebrews 6:10: “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
133. Colossians 3:23: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
134. Proverbs 11:25: “The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”
135. Matthew 25:21: “…Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
136. 1 Peter 4:10: “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
137. Hebrews 13:16: “But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
138. Philippians 1:5: “For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.”

Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Kids’ Cards

Children’s cards need short, bright, easy verses. These are simple enough for little hands to copy and big enough to mean something.

139. Psalm 139:14: “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
140. Genesis 1:31: “And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.”
141. Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”
142. Matthew 19:14: “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
143. Psalm 96:1: “O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.”
144. Psalm 8:1: “O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.”
145. Psalm 100:3: “Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”
146. Psalm 113:3: “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.”
147. Psalm 9:2: “I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”

Thanksgiving Verses for Hard Seasons

Not every Thanksgiving feels easy. Some of us are grieving, struggling, or just tired. A card to someone in that place doesn’t have to pretend. These verses are honest about the hard parts and still point toward hope.

148. Habakkuk 3:18: “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
149. Job 1:21: “…the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
150. Psalm 30:5: “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
151. Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
152. Isaiah 41:10: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
153. Psalm 42:5: “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
154. Psalm 118:28: “Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.”
155. 2 Corinthians 12:9: “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness…”
156. Nehemiah 8:10: “…for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
157. Psalm 71:8: “Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.”
158. Psalm 34:18: “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
159. Psalm 30:11: “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;”
160. Psalm 118:29: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

Simple Card Messages to Pair With a Verse

Sometimes a verse needs one friendly sentence beside it. Here are a few you can borrow or bend into your own voice:

• “Grateful for you today and every day.”
• “Thinking of you this Thanksgiving, and thanking God for you.”
• “You’ve been a blessing to our family this year.”
• “Wishing you a table full of good food and a heart full of peace.”
• “Thank you for being the kind of person people can lean on.”
• “May this season remind you how loved you are.”
• “I’m so thankful our paths crossed.”
• “Praying that your Thanksgiving is warm, slow, and full of joy.”

How to Make Your Thanksgiving Card Feel Personal

A few small things make a handwritten card land differently from a printed one:

1. Use a real pen. A felt tip or fountain pen beats a ballpoint, but any handwriting beats typing.
2. Mention something specific. “Thank you for driving Mom to church every Sunday” says more than “Thanks for everything.”
3. Skip the rush. Write cards a week early so you’re not scribbling them between mashing potatoes.
4. Sign off warmly. “With love,” “Gratefully,” or “Blessings” feels better than just your name.

Conclusion

A Thanksgiving card with a Bible verse is a small thing, but small things are often the ones people keep. Years from now, someone may find yours tucked in a drawer or a Bible and remember exactly how it felt to be thanked.

You don’t need perfect handwriting or fancy words. Pick the verse that sounds most like what you mean, add a line of your own, and sign it with love. If you’re unsure where to start, Psalm 107:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18 are safe, lovely choices for almost anyone.

May your table be full, your cards be kind, and your heart be thankful this season.

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