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Bible Verses About Grief

Grief is love with nowhere to go. Scripture neither rushes it nor minimizes it — these verses sit with the mourning and promise that tears are seen, held, and one day wiped away.

These Bible verses about grief are 17 passages from the King James Version (KJV) — gathered to read slowly, pray over, and return to.

  1. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

    Psalms 34:18

  2. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

    Matthew 5:4

  3. 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.

    Revelation 21:4

  4. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

    Psalms 147:3

  5. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

    John 11:25

  6. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

    John 11:26

  7. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

    Psalms 30:5

  8. 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.

    Isaiah 41:10

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

    2 Corinthians 1:3

  10. Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

    2 Corinthians 1:4

  11. 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.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13

  12. 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.

    Psalms 23:4

  13. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

    Psalms 73:26

  14. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

    John 14:1

  15. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

    John 14:2

  16. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

    Psalms 116:15

  17. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

    Ecclesiastes 3:4

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about grief?
Scripture returns to grief again and again. This page gathers 17 of its clearest King James Version passages in one place, so you can read and reflect on them slowly.
What is a good Bible verse for grief?
Psalms 34:18 — “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
How many Bible verses about grief are in this collection?
17 King James Version (KJV) verses, hand-picked and arranged so you can read them in a few quiet minutes.
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