Healing
Updated April 17, 2026
Find solace in difficult times with Bible verses about grief, providing comfort and hope when dealing with loss and sadness.
Verses for 25+ Bible Verses About Grief
Start with one passage. If it catches your attention, stay there before moving through the rest of the list.
There are few feelings more overwhelming in life than grief. It can feel like, when a person departs from this life, they take a part of us with them. To overcome this powerful feeling, we don’t have to fill the hole they left behind. Instead, we can focus beyond that on what God says about death and what comes after it, so we can come to terms with it as being a natural part of our lives as God intended them. But when we are grieving what we want is rarely explanations. Rather we are seeking comfort and strength to move past these times.
The Bible’s verses are an endless oasis of teachings that can bring inner peace and resilience in the face of the hardest battles. If you or someone you know is mourning a loved one, these following Bible verses are meant to help you get through this tough period. They will remind you that God brings us hope, He brings us solace in difficult times, and His plan for us says that death is not the end.
Passage 1
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Jesus promises comfort to those who are grieving, assuring them of His presence in their sorrow.
Passage 2
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: God is near to those who are hurting, offering His presence and help during times of deep pain.
Passage 3
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God promises a future where grief and pain will be no more, providing hope for those who mourn.
Passage 4
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God cares for the brokenhearted, bringing healing and comfort to those in grief.
Passage 5
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: God promises to be with us and give us strength, especially during times of grief and sorrow.
Passage 6
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Believers have hope even in grief, trusting in eternal life with Jesus.
Passage 7
"For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Grief is temporary, and God promises joy and hope after sorrow.
Passage 8
"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Jesus assures us that grief is temporary and that we will experience unending joy in His presence.
Passage 9
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God’s presence brings comfort, even in the darkest moments of grief and loss.
Passage 10
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God comforts us in our grief, enabling us to share His comfort with others in their time of need.
Passage 11
"Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered Him punished by God, stricken by Him, and afflicted."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Jesus understands our grief, having borne suffering Himself, and offers us His compassion.
Passage 12
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: The hope of future glory outweighs our current grief, encouraging us to endure with faith.
Passage 13
"For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God’s compassion and love are constant, bringing comfort even in times of sorrow.
Passage 14
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: When we feel weak, God becomes our strength and sustains us through our grief.
Passage 15
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God invites us to bring our grief and cares to Him, knowing that He truly cares for us.
Passage 16
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in Me will never die. Do you believe this?'"
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Jesus offers the hope of eternal life, providing comfort in the face of loss and grief.
Passage 17
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Jesus understands our grief and sympathizes with us, offering His presence and empathy.
Passage 18
"From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: In times of grief, God is our strong foundation, offering stability and hope.
Passage 19
"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Focusing on God’s eternal promises gives us hope beyond our current grief.
Passage 20
"He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; He will remove His people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: God promises to end death and grief, wiping away all tears in His future kingdom.
Passage 21
"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God is a safe place for those in grief, offering protection and comfort.
Passage 22
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Jesus invites those who are grieving to find rest and relief in His presence.
Passage 23
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: God values the lives of His people, offering comfort in knowing our loved ones are cherished by Him.
Passage 24
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Nothing, not even death, can separate us from God’s love, providing comfort during grief.
Passage 25
"Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God hears our cries and understands the physical toll of grief, responding with mercy and comfort.
Passage 26
"For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Jesus, as our shepherd, promises to guide and comfort us, ending all sorrow.
Passage 27
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God provides a safe refuge and strength in times of grief, offering constant help and support.
Passage 28
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Grief is a natural part of life, reminding us that sorrow has its season, followed by healing.
Passage 29
"To provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: God promises to replace sorrow with joy, transforming grief into beauty and praise.
Passage 30
"My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God’s promises bring life and hope, even in the midst of suffering and grief.
Start with Matthew 5:4, Psalm 34:18, and Revelation 21:4. Read one of them aloud before you read the rest, so the page feels less like a list and more like a conversation with Scripture.
Choose one reference, read it slowly, and write the line that stays with you in your own words. Turn that sentence into a short prayer before you move to another passage.
The Bible contains more than 31,000 verses. In the King James Version, there are 31,102 verses across 66 books, though totals can vary slightly between translations because some passages are grouped differently.
A Chosen Portion take
Before you turn grief into a list to finish, give yourself a little quiet. Let the passages name pain honestly before you rush toward a conclusion.
Start with Matthew 5:4 and read it out loud if you can. Then carry one honest sentence into the rest of the day: a confession, a request, a thank-you, or a small act of obedience.
Take Scripture into prayer with a gentler daily rhythm: reflection, quiet attention, and one faithful conversation at a time.