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Bible Verses for Depression and Sadness

When sadness feels overwhelming, scripture provides words that bring stability and perspective. These verses do not remove pain, but they help anchor you within it.

What the Bible says

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He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3
Healing is described as something God actively does over time.
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It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Even in sorrow, the Bible points to ongoing mercy.
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In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
Difficulty is acknowledged as part of life, not a sign of failure.

A grounded way to understand this

These verses do not deny sadness. They provide something steady to hold onto when emotions feel unstable.

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