Bible verses about
depression
Scripture does not turn away from the downcast soul. The psalmists cry out from the depths, and God draws near to the broken-hearted. These King James verses speak honestly to despair and point toward the hope that lifts the head.
12 verses about depression (KJV)
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Psalms 34:18
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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Psalms 42:11
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
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Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
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Psalms 40:2
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
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Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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Psalms 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
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Psalms 9:9
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
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Psalms 147:3
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
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2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
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2 Corinthians 4:9
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
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Psalms 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Questions, answered plainly
What does the Bible say about depression?
The Bible draws near to those in despair: "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (Psalms 34:18). The psalmist speaks to his own downcast soul — "Why art thou cast down, O my soul?… hope thou in God" (Psalms 42:11).
What Bible verses help with depression?
Many find comfort in Psalms 34:18, Psalms 42:11, Psalms 40:1–2 ("he… brought me up also out of an horrible pit"), and Matthew 11:28 ("Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden").
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