Bible Verses About Grief
Find comfort in times of loss and sorrow
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
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“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Psalms 34:18 · KJV
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4 · KJV
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
2 Corinthians 1:3 · KJV
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
2 Corinthians 1:4 · KJV
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4 · KJV
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3 · KJV
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 · KJV
“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.”
Isaiah 53:3 · KJV
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.”
Isaiah 53:4 · KJV
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.”
John 16:20 · KJV
“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
John 16:22 · KJV
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5 · KJV
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Bible verses about grief and loss provide comfort in times of sorrow. God draws near to the brokenhearted and promises to wipe away every tear.
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Psalm 34:18 promises that "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." When you're grieving, God doesn't stay distant—He draws near. His presence brings comfort that no human words can provide. Whether you've lost a loved one, experienced a broken relationship, or faced any form of loss, God meets you in your pain with compassion and understanding.
During times of grief, reading Bible verses can feel difficult, yet it's often when we need God's Word most. Start with short passages like Psalm 23 or Matthew 5:4 ("Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted"). Let Scripture remind you that grief isn't the end of your story—God promises restoration, healing, and the hope of resurrection. Use this free tool daily to receive comfort from God's Word.
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