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Bible Verses About Grief and Comfort

Scripture for loss, mourning and comforting a friend.

10 verses for loss, mourning and comforting a friend, in the King James Version. Tap Copy to send one to a friend, or print the page for your fridge, journal or small group.

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
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.
Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who 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 (KJV)
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:25–26 (KJV)
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. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 (KJV)
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.
Psalm 23:4 (KJV)
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so , I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:1–3 (KJV)
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.
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

How to use these verses this week

  1. Pick one. Choose the verse that hits closest to what you are facing today.
  2. Write it down. Put it on your phone’s lock screen or a sticky note where you’ll see it.
  3. Pray it back. Turn the verse into a sentence to God in your own words.
  4. Learn it by heart. Our free memory verse flashcards make it easier.

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Questions

What is the best Bible verse about grief?

Many people turn to Psalm 34:18: “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

Which translation are these verses?

King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States, so you can copy, print and share them freely.