Bible Verses About Grief

"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

David assures us that God draws especially close to those who are grieving.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Jesus promises comfort to those who grieve — mourning leads to blessing.

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away."

John's vision reveals the ultimate end of grief when God makes all things new.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

The psalmist celebrates God's tender care for those whose hearts are broken.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction."

Paul praises God as the source of all comfort and shows how our grief can help others.

"Jesus wept."

At Lazarus' tomb, Jesus showed that grief is not a lack of faith — even He wept.

"For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning."

David reminds us that grief, though painful, is temporary — joy will return.

"And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose."

Paul assures believers that God can bring good even from our deepest losses.