Bible Verses for Grief & Loss
World English Bible
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 one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
“Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.”
“Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
“Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
“But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.”
“"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."”
“He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."”
“He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
“a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."”
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.”
“a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.”
“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. A Psalm by David.”
“The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
“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.”
“He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.”
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.”
“He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.”
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
“He protects all of 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 tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”