Biblical Catholic Prayer
The Prayer of Jabez
The Prayer of Jabez is a short biblical prayer from 1 Chronicles 4:10. It asks God for blessing, enlarged territory, His hand of help, and protection from evil.
Biblical setting
Jabez appears briefly in 1 Chronicles among the genealogies of Israel. His prayer stands out because the biblical text pauses to remember both his character and his request to God.
The prayer is direct and compact. Jabez asks God to bless him, to enlarge his coast, to keep His hand with him, and to keep him from evil and grief.
Why it matters in Catholic prayer
In Catholic prayer life, the Prayer of Jabez may be received as a brief biblical prayer of dependence, trust, calling, and protection.
PWG presents it as a biblical prayer, not as a formula or guarantee. Its themes can help a person ask humbly for God's blessing, guidance, presence, and protection.
How it may be prayed
The Prayer of Jabez may be prayed word for word, reflected on line by line, or used as a starting point for personal prayer. Its themes include blessing, calling, God's presence, protection, and freedom from harm.
Source note
PWG currently provides the King James Version wording of 1 Chronicles 4:10 for this Catholic prayer path. Other modern Bible translations and official Catholic biblical or liturgical texts may have separate copyright or permission considerations.