Bible Verses for Depression & Sadness
King James Version (KJV)
Depression touches millions of people — a darkness that can make even getting out of bed feel impossible. The Bible does not shy away from this experience. The Psalms are filled with laments, and figures like Elijah, Jonah, and Job all wrestled with profound despair.
These Bible verses for depression are not quick fixes, but they are honest companions for the journey. They remind us that God is present in the darkness, that morning does come, and that we are never beyond the reach of His love. If you are struggling, these words are for you.
“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.”
“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.”
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
“¶ 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.”
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.”
“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.”
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
“‹Come unto me, all› [ye] ‹that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.›”
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
“Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
“¶ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
“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.”
“But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
“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.”
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.”
“[The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
“¶ Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
“I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”
“¶ The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
“¶ He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day;”
“With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”
“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.”