Bible Verses for Depression & Sadness
World English Bible
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.
“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.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.”
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
“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.”
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.”
“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.”
“Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
“"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.”
“knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,”
“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.”
“Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
“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."”
“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”
“"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,”
“He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.”
“The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
“I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust."”
“The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
“You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day;”
“I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation." A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day.”
“For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.”