The King James Bible speaks of healing from Exodus to the letters of the New Testament. God reveals Himself as the Lord who heals, the Psalms give us words to pray when we are weak, the prophets promise restoration, and the Gospels show Jesus healing the sick with compassion and authority.
This KJV healing scripture collection gathers the central passages in biblical order. Every verse is quoted in full so you can read it, pray it, save it, and return to it when you need the Word of God close at hand.
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
-- Psalm 103:2-3 (KJV)
God Revealed as the Healer
The first great healing declaration in Scripture is not merely a promise about what God does. It reveals who He is.
"And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee."
-- Exodus 15:26 (KJV)
"And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil."
-- Exodus 23:25-26 (KJV)
"And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee."
-- Deuteronomy 7:15 (KJV)
These verses were spoken within God's covenant with Israel. They establish a foundation that continues throughout Scripture: sickness is not beyond His authority, and His people are invited to trust His character.
God Heard Hezekiah's Prayer
"Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD."
-- 2 Kings 20:5 (KJV)
God told Hezekiah, "I have heard thy prayer" and "I have seen thy tears." Healing in Scripture is personal. The Lord sees the suffering person, hears prayer, and responds with compassion.
KJV Healing Scriptures from the Psalms
The Psalms do not hide weakness or pain. They teach us to bring both directly to God.
"Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed."
-- Psalm 6:2 (KJV)
"O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me."
-- Psalm 30:2 (KJV)
"The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness."
-- Psalm 41:3 (KJV)
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
-- Psalm 103:2-3 (KJV)
"He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."
-- Psalm 107:20 (KJV)
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
-- Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
These prayers cover physical weakness, sickness, rescue, and the wounds of a broken heart. Healing in the Psalms reaches the whole person.
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"Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones."
-- Proverbs 3:7-8 (KJV)
"My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh."
-- Proverbs 4:20-22 (KJV)
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."
-- Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)
Proverbs tells us to attend to God's words and keep them in the heart. Scripture is not presented as a charm or formula. It is life-giving truth that renews the mind, directs our steps, and teaches us to live in the fear of the Lord.
Healing Promises from the Prophets
"Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
-- Isaiah 53:4-5 (KJV)
"Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward."
-- Isaiah 58:8 (KJV)
"Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise."
-- Jeremiah 17:14 (KJV)
"For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after."
-- Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV)
"Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth."
-- Jeremiah 33:6 (KJV)
"But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall."
-- Malachi 4:2 (KJV)
The prophets looked ahead to restoration and to the coming Messiah. Isaiah 53 stands at the center: the Servant would bear griefs, carry sorrows, and be wounded for our transgressions. The New Testament identifies that Servant as Jesus.
KJV Healing Scriptures from the Ministry of Jesus
"And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed."
-- Matthew 8:2-3 (KJV)
"When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses."
-- Matthew 8:16-17 (KJV)
"And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people."
-- Matthew 9:35 (KJV)
"And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease."
-- Matthew 10:1 (KJV)
"And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague."
-- Mark 5:34 (KJV)
"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them."
-- Mark 11:24 (KJV)
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,"
-- Luke 4:18 (KJV)
"And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all."
-- Luke 6:19 (KJV)
"Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick."
-- Luke 9:1-2 (KJV)
Jesus healed with a word, a touch, and compassionate authority. He also sent His disciples to preach the kingdom and heal the sick. Read every healing Jesus performed in the Gospels for the full account.
KJV Healing Scriptures from Acts and the Epistles
"Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God."
-- Acts 3:6-8 (KJV)
"And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately."
-- Acts 9:34 (KJV)
"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."
-- Romans 8:11 (KJV)
"To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;"
-- 1 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
-- James 5:14-16 (KJV)
"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."
-- 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)
"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
-- 3 John 1:2 (KJV)
Acts shows Jesus continuing to heal through His church. The Epistles explain the Spirit's gifts, the prayer of faith, and Christ's finished work. Explore these passages more deeply in Healing Scriptures: New Testament Beyond the Gospels.
How to Stand on These Healing Scriptures
- Read slowly and in context. Let the passage show you who God is before turning it into a personal prayer.
- Choose several verses to revisit. Keep them before your eyes and in your heart, following Proverbs 4:20-22.
- Pray the Word. Bring your need honestly to God and use His promises as the foundation of your prayer.
- Ask others to pray. James 5 instructs sick believers to call for the elders of the church.
- Keep looking to Jesus. Healing is not earned by perfect performance. It rests in the character and finished work of Christ.
If you are searching for healing but have never known the Healer, here is a simple guide to giving your life to Jesus.
A Prayer Using KJV Healing Scriptures
Father, You have revealed Yourself as the LORD that healeth me. I bless You and forget not Your benefits. You sent Your Word and healed, and Jesus bore our griefs and carried our sorrows. I ask You to hear my prayer, strengthen me, and restore health unto me. Keep Your words before my eyes and in my heart. I trust the name of Jesus and the power of Your Holy Spirit. Let my life praise You. In Jesus' name, amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best healing scriptures in the KJV?
Some of the clearest KJV healing scriptures are Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:2-3, Psalm 107:20, Proverbs 4:20-22, Isaiah 53:4-5, Jeremiah 17:14, Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:14-16, and 1 Peter 2:24. These passages reveal God as healer, show Jesus healing the sick, and teach believers to pray in faith.
Where does the KJV say "I am the LORD that healeth thee"?
The phrase appears in Exodus 15:26. God told Israel to listen to His voice and keep His commandments, then declared, "for I am the LORD that healeth thee." This verse introduces healing as part of God's covenant revelation of His own character.
Which KJV verses say "by his stripes we are healed"?
Isaiah 53:5 says, "with his stripes we are healed." First Peter 2:24 looks back to Isaiah and says of Jesus, "by whose stripes ye were healed." Both passages place healing and restoration in the suffering and finished work of Christ.
How should I use KJV healing scriptures when I pray?
Read each passage in context, choose several verses to return to daily, and pray using the words God has given. Proverbs 4:20-22 says to attend to God's words and keep them in the heart. James 5:14-16 also encourages sick believers to call for church elders and receive prayer.
Does the New Testament KJV include healing scriptures?
Yes. The Gospels repeatedly show Jesus healing the sick. Acts records healing continuing through His church, 1 Corinthians 12 names gifts of healing, James 5 instructs the church to pray for the sick, and 1 Peter 2:24 points to the healing found in Christ's finished work.