What does the Bible say about grieving?

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

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Bible verses about grieving

1. Psalms 34:18 — The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 5 votes
2. Psalms 147:3 — He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 votes
3. Matthew 5:4 — Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 4 votes
4. Revelation 21:4 — 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. 4 votes
5. Psalms 73:26 — My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 3 votes
6. Joshua 1:9 — Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. 2 votes
7. 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
8. 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
9. Psalms 56:8 — Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? 2 votes
10. 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. 2 votes
11. John 11:35 — Jesus wept. 2 votes
12. John 16:22 — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 2 votes
13. 2 Corinthians 1:3 — Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 2 votes
14. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 — 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. 2 votes
15. 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Psalms (6), John (2), Joshua (1), Isaiah (1), Matthew (1), 2 Corinthians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Peter (1), Revelation (1)

Related topics

• Mourning
• Grief
• Dealing With Death Of Parent
• Loss Of A Loved One
• Grief And Sorrow
• Sorrow
• Sad
• Missing Someone
• Losing A Loved One
• Broken Heart
• Comfort
• Comfort The Dying

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.