Bible Verses About Depression & Sadness

“But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,”

“Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.”

““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.”

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.”

“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.”

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”

“We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;”

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.”

“The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.”

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

““Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,”

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!””

“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;”

“Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.”

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”

“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.”

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.”

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.”

“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”

“And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.”

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

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

“‘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.””

“For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even till death.”

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,”

“For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.”

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

“Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.”

“The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”

“You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”

“For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.”

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.”

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”

“And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

“What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”