25 Bible Verses for Sadness and Sorrow

God’s Word offers so much comfort and wisdom for anyone going through tough times. Whether you’re dealing with loss, disappointment, depression, or just feeling down, we hope these verses bring you a sense of peace and remind you of God’s love and care.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

John 16:20

“Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.”

Romans 8:18

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”

Revelation 21:4

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

2 Corinthians 4:17

“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”

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Lamentations 3:22-23

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Isaiah 61:1

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”

Psalm 56:8

“You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?”

2 Samuel 22:7

“In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I called. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry came to his ears.”

Matthew 26:38

“Then he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.'”

Romans 12:15

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”

Hebrews 4:15-16

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Jeremiah 31:13

“Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.”

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What God Says About Stress and Anxiety

 Peter 5:7

“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

Psalm 73:26

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

 Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Isaiah 40:29

“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”

Best Bible Verses About Losing a Loved One

Matthew 5:4

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Psalm 147:3

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Psalm 126:5

“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”

1 Thessalonians 4:13

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.”

Psalms for Trusting in God

Psalm 34:18

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 42:11

“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”

Psalm 30:5

“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

Psalm 40:1-3

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.”

Remember, it’s okay to be sad, even if you can’t explain it. Jesus himself experienced deep sorrow and sadness – it’s part of being human. But for those who know God, we can experience sadness while also holding onto the hope that God loves us and cares for us. And one day, God will wipe away every tear, and sadness will no longer exist!

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