Bible Verses for Grief & Loss
King James Version (KJV)
Grief is one of the most painful experiences in life, whether from losing a loved one, a relationship, or a dream. The Bible speaks honestly about sorrow and mourning — Jesus himself wept at the death of Lazarus (John 11:35). These verses offer comfort and the assurance that God draws near to the brokenhearted.
Scripture reminds us that grief is not a sign of weak faith, but a natural human response that God understands and honors. In your pain, you are not alone — the Psalms especially capture the full range of human anguish and bring it before God. Let these passages be a source of comfort and hope as you grieve.
“‹For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.›”
“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.”
“¶ 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.”
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
“The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.”
“‹Come unto me, all› [ye] ‹that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.›”
“‹Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.›”
“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.”
“‹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.›”
“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.”
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
“¶ To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”
“¶ A Psalm of David. The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
“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.”
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
“A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.”
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
“[The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“‹Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.›”
“And he said unto me, ‹My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.› Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
“Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
“¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
“He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.”
“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted;”
“A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”