A Line of Peace

Bible verses for sadness and grief

Grief does not need to be argued away. These verses sit with sorrow rather than rush it, and they are the ones most often read in mourning.

Translation: World English Bible (public domain)

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

Psalms 34:18 WEB

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

Psalms 147:3 WEB

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

Matthew 5:4 WEB

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

Revelation 21:4 WEB

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Psalms 30:5 WEB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;

2 Corinthians 1:3 WEB

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