Relationships
Updated April 17, 2026
Let these Bible verses comfort you as you heal from heartache. They offer peace, strength, and hope in times of pain and sadness.
Verses for 25+ Bible Verses About Healing A Broken Heart
Start with one passage. If it catches your attention, stay there before moving through the rest of the list.
It is impossible to experience love in a lifetime without also experiencing the feeling of a broken heart. When we truly love, we give those the power to hurt us. It is part of the trust and bond that is created between two people, and though painful, it is a necessary part of life.
Sometimes, our hearts will break because of loss. Loved ones who pass away cause immense grief, something difficult to shoulder for anyone. Other times, it is their willed absence from our life – the departure of a friend, a break-up with a partner. Or, when our trust is broken, our heart can follow due to the betrayal.
A broken heart is painful, but with self-reflection can be overcome and healed. Scripture is filled with verses that guide people through this hardship, helping them find hope, comfort, peace, and strength. We have selected here some verses worth studying when having to deal with a broken heart.
Passage 1
"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God is near to those who feel brokenhearted, offering comfort and salvation to those in pain.
Passage 2
"He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds."
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 a healer who cares for those who are hurting, mending their emotional and spiritual wounds.
Passage 3
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Jesus invites those with heavy hearts to find rest and relief in Him.
Passage 4
"My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: When we feel weak and broken, God provides strength and becomes our source of hope.
Passage 5
"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will 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, providing strength and support during our hardest times.
Passage 6
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Jesus gives a lasting peace that heals troubled hearts and removes fear.
Passage 7
"Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God invites us to give Him our burdens, promising to uphold and strengthen us.
Passage 8
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound."
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’s mission includes healing the brokenhearted and bringing freedom to those who are hurting.
Passage 9
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have 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 without sorrow, where He will comfort and heal every hurt.
Passage 10
"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 tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God is compassionate and provides comfort during times of heartbreak and difficulty.
Passage 11
"Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness."
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’s love and compassion renew us daily, giving hope to broken hearts.
Passage 12
"Casting all your care upon Him, for 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 cares for us deeply and wants us to bring our worries and pain to Him.
Passage 13
"For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.'"
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God dwells with those who feel low in spirit, reviving and healing their hearts.
Passage 14
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise."
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 a humble and broken heart and is ready to embrace and heal it.
Passage 15
"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise."
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 the ultimate healer, and we can trust Him to heal both body and heart.
Passage 16
"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God’s love is always with us, and nothing can separate us from it, giving comfort to broken hearts.
Passage 17
"And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed."
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 always with us, providing courage and strength in our hardest times.
Passage 18
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
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 peace can calm and protect our hearts, even when we don’t understand everything happening around us.
Passage 19
"For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy 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 brings joy and healing after sorrow.
Passage 20
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Trusting God with our broken hearts allows Him to guide and heal us.
Passage 21
"Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!"
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Healing can take time, and we’re encouraged to wait on God, who strengthens us.
Passage 22
"But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God renews our strength when we place our hope in Him, helping us to overcome hardship.
Passage 23
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy 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 fills our hearts with joy and peace as we trust Him, restoring our hope.
Passage 24
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch 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 promises to be with us in every trial, protecting and comforting us through it.
Passage 25
"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'"
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God’s promise to never leave us is a reminder that He’s with us in every situation, providing strength for healing.
Passage 26
"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble."
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 our safe place and strength when we’re hurting, always ready to help.
Passage 27
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God has good plans for us, offering hope for a future beyond our current pain.
Passage 28
"As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God’s comfort is like a mother’s, gentle and tender, bringing healing to our broken hearts.
Passage 29
"Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us."
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 a safe place where we can openly share our pain, trusting Him to provide comfort.
Passage 30
"The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
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 with us in our struggles, delighting in us and bringing joy and healing to our hearts.
Start with Psalm 34:18, Psalm 147:3, and Matthew 11:28. 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 healing a broken heart into a list to finish, give yourself a little quiet. Let the verses search your posture toward real people, not an imaginary version of them.
Start with Psalm 34:18 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.