What does the Bible say about depression?

16 verses about depression, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about depression

Psalms 34:17 — The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 7 votes
2 Corinthians 7:6 — Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 7 votes
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. 5 votes
Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 4 votes
Matthew 11:28 — Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 4 votes
1 Peter 5:7 — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 4 votes
Psalms 143:7 — Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 3 votes
Proverbs 3:5 — Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 3 votes
Psalms 9:9 — The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. 2 votes
Psalms 23:4 — 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. 2 votes
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. 2 votes
Psalms 34:18 — The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 2 votes
Proverbs 12:25 — Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 2 votes
Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 2 votes
Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 2 votes
2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Psalms (6), Proverbs (2), Isaiah (1), Jeremiah (1), Matthew (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Philippians (1), 2 Timothy (1), 1 Peter (1)

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