What does the Bible say about sorrow?

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

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Bible verses about sorrow

1. 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. 6 votes
2. John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 5 votes
3. 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. 4 votes
4. Romans 8:18 — For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 4 votes
5. Psalms 34:18 — The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 3 votes
6. Matthew 5:4 — Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 3 votes
7. 2 Corinthians 7:10 — For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. 3 votes
8. 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 3 votes
9. Proverbs 10:22 — The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 2 votes
10. Isaiah 35:10 — And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. 2 votes
11. 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
12. 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

Where these verses are

Psalms (2), 2 Corinthians (2), Proverbs (1), Isaiah (1), Matthew (1), John (1), Romans (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Peter (1), Revelation (1)

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• Grief
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• Mourning
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• Sadness
• Dealing With Death Of Parent
• Grief And Sorrow
• Pain And Hurt
• Loss Of A Child
• Dealing With Pain
• Bad Days

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.