Depression & Sadness
Bible verses for those struggling with depression, sadness, and dark times.
Verses
The LORD nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, the health of my countenance, and my God.
Why are you cast down, O my soul?
For his anger a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy in the morning.
Weeping may endure for a night
Come unto me, all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Come to me, all who are weary
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
He heard my cry
Fear thou not; for I with thee: be not dismayed; for I thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Fear not, for I am with you
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Though I walk through the valley
Blessed God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
God of all comfort
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
He heals the brokenhearted
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nothing can separate us from God's love