When we face the loss of a loved one or experience deep sorrow, it can feel like our world has been shattered. During these difficult times, we may struggle to find comfort and hope. However, God’s Word offers us solace and strength in the midst of our grief. The Bible is filled with verses that remind us of God’s love, presence, and promise to help us through our darkest moments.
In this post, we’ve compiled 60 comforting Bible verses to help soothe a grieving heart.
Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Isaiah 40:1 – “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.”
Psalm 4:8 – “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
God’s Presence
Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Jeremiah 31:3 – “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”
Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.'”
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.'”
Psalm 27:13-14 – “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Hope and Strength
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
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 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Trust in God
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Psalm 34:17 – “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
John 14:1 – “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”
Jeremiah 17:7 – “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.”
God’s Compassion
Psalm 103:13 – “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.”
Psalm 145:8 – “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
Jeremiah 31:13 – “I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.”
Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Isaiah 49:13 – “For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.”
Eternal Life
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
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.”
2 Corinthians 4:17 – “For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”
Philippians 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
John 17:3 – “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”
Assurance and Encouragement
Isaiah 43:1 – “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
1 Corinthians 15:58 – “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Overcoming Grief
Psalm 30:5 – “Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
Isaiah 61:3 – “To provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Finding Rest
Matthew 11:28-30 – ‘Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Psalm 116:7 – ‘Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.”
Jeremiah 6:16 – ‘Thus says the Lord: Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.”
John 5:24 – ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.”
Isaiah 40:31 – ‘But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
God’s Sovereignty
Daniel 4:35 – “All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: ‘What have you done?”
Proverbs 16:9 – ‘The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
Proverbs 19:21 – ‘Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”
Isaiah 45:7 – ‘I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things.”
Lamentations 3:37-38 – ‘Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and bad come?”
Promises of Restoration
Jeremiah 30:17 -“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.”
1 Peter 5:10 -“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
Psalm 145:14 – “The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.”
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.”
Revelation 21:5 – “Behold, I am making all things new.”
God’s Unfailing Love
Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
Psalm 86:15 – “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”
Isaiah 54:10 – “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 – “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 – “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
In times of grief, it’s essential to remember that God is with us every step of the way. He understands our pain and offers us comfort, peace, and hope through His Word. As you read and meditate on these 60 comforting Bible verses, may you feel God’s loving presence surrounding you, giving you the strength to face each day. Remember that you are not alone in your grief, and that God’s love for you is everlasting.
My Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come to You with heavy hearts, burdened by the weight of our grief. We ask that You wrap Your loving arms around us, providing the comfort and peace that only You can give. Help us to find solace in Your Word, and to trust in Your promise to never leave us or forsake us. Give us the strength to face each day, knowing that You are with us every step of the way. We thank You for Your endless love and the hope we have in You.
