What are some Bible verses I can read for encouragement?

God knows life can be difficult and He has given many promises and words of encouragement for those who belong to Him. 

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  (Psalm 46:1)

My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.  (Psalm 119:50)

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.  (Psalm 138:7)

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.  (Psalm 31:24)

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds  (Hebrews 10:23-24)

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9)

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)

Want to dig deeper?  By using keywords like "comfort" or "struggle," the concordances on Chrisitianity.com can help you find many more verses.