KJV Bible verses
Bible Verses About Grief and Loss
The Bible does not rush grief. It gives language for sorrow and points mourners toward comfort, hope, and the presence of God.
Psalms 34:18
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Read Psalms 34Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Read Revelation 212 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
Read 2 Corinthians 1Psalms 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Read Psalms 23Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Read Isaiah 41Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Read Romans 81 Thessalonians 4:13
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.”
Read 1 Thessalonians 4Questions about grief
What Bible verse is comforting for grief?
Psalm 34:18 is often comforting because it speaks directly of God being near to the brokenhearted.
Does Scripture allow mourning?
Yes. Scripture includes lament, tears, and mourning while also holding out comfort and hope.