Bible Verses about 'Lack'

The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the… Psalm 34:10

The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. Psalm 34:10	Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing. God seeking
Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 1 Corinthians 7:5	Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won’t be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control. marriage devil self-control

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19	Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. sin speaking
Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. Proverbs 15:22	Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. speaking planning
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5	If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. wisdom receiving generosity
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:1-2	The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. blessing rest dependence
Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11	Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. obedience Spirit serving
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11	Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. trust dependence contentment
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. Proverbs 25:28	A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. self-control desires
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. Galatians 5:6	For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love. faith love Jesus
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. salvation patience conversion
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10	For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death. worrying sadness repentance