Bible Verses About Grief

Scriptures for times of grief, mourning, loss, and bereavement.

King James Version
4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:18
4And 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.
Revelation 21:4
3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Psalms 147:3
1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
John 14:1
28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
5For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psalms 30:5
10Fear 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.
Isaiah 41:10
26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalms 73:26
13But 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.
1 Thessalonians 4:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about grief?

The Bible validates grief — Jesus himself wept (John 11:35). Matthew 5:4 promises comfort for those who mourn. Psalm 34:18 says God is near to the brokenhearted. Grief is a natural response that God meets with compassion.

How can the Bible help someone who is grieving?

Scripture offers comfort through God's presence (Psalm 23:4), the promise of reunion (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14), and assurance that sorrow is temporary (Psalm 30:5, Revelation 21:4).

Is it okay for Christians to grieve deeply?

Absolutely. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 says believers grieve, but not without hope. Jesus wept publicly at His friend's death (John 11:35). The Psalms contain raw expressions of grief and lament (Psalm 88). Grief is not a failure of faith — it is the natural response to loss in a broken world, and God meets us in it.