Bible Verses for
Grief
Scripture that sits with sorrow and promises comfort to the broken-hearted.
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“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.”
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
“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.”
“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.”
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.”
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Frequently asked
What are good Bible verses for grief?
Scripture speaks to grief in passages such as 2 Corinthians 1:3, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 11:28. For example, 2 Corinthians 1:3 says, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
What is a well-known Bible verse for grief?
2 Corinthians 1:3 — “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
Which Psalm is for grief?
Psalms 147:3 — “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”