Bible Verses for Sadness
Sadness does not mean your faith is weak. Scripture makes room for grief while reminding us that God remains close, compassionate, and present in painful seasons.
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”Psalm 34:18
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”Matthew 5:4
“He will wipe away 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.”Revelation 21:4
“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, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”2 Corinthians 1:3–4
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”John 14:27
You do not need to rush through grief. Let one of these verses become a simple prayer for today.