Scriptures about Grief

Psalm 34:16, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

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

John 16:22, “So with you, Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

Revelation 21:4, “And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; for the old order of things will pass away.”

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

2 Corinthians 1:3-6, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”

Psalm 30:5a, “Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”

Psalm 9:9, “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”