Bible Verses about Grief

Grief is a heavy burden that everyone faces at some point in their lives. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one or a difficult life change, the Bible offers comfort and hope during these tough times. In this blog post, we’ll explore Bible verses that speak to grief and loss. These verses provide solace, remind us of God’s love, and help us find strength to heal. If you’re struggling with sorrow, these scriptures can offer you peace and encouragement.

Bible Verses about Grief

Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

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.”

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.”

Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

John 14:1
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”

Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

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.”

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.”

Lamentations 3:31-32
“For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.”

Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

2 Samuel 12:23
“But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.”

Hebrews 4:15
“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.”

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.”

James 1:2
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.”

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.”

Psalm 126:5
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”

Isaiah 53:4
“Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.”

1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Psalm 119:50
“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”

John 16:22
“So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.”

2 Corinthians 4:17
“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”

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.”

1 Chronicles 16:11
“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!”

Psalm 139:7
“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?”

Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Psalm 56:8
“You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?”

Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

Psalm 94:19
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”

2 Corinthians 5:1
“For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”

Isaiah 25:8
“He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken.”

Psalm 22:24
“For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard when he cried to him.”

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.”

Revelation 7:17
“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Deuteronomy 31:8
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”

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