Scripture About Depression scriptures in the bible

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6 Bible Verses

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The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

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Psalm 34:18 • KJV

This verse offers comfort to those experiencing emotional pain, showing God's closeness to those who are suffering and feeling crushed in spirit. It emphasizes that God is near to those who are struggling with depression and understands their pain.

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Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

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Psalm 42:11 • KJV

This powerful verse acknowledges the reality of emotional struggle while providing hope and encouragement. The psalmist confronts his own depression by choosing to place hope in God, recognizing that God can restore emotional and spiritual health.

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Fear 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.

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Isaiah 41:10 • KJV

This verse offers direct divine comfort and encouragement to those feeling overwhelmed by depression. God promises personal support, strength, and help during times of emotional difficulty, assuring believers that they are not alone in their struggles.

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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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Matthew 11:28 • KJV

Jesus directly invites those who are emotionally exhausted and burdened to find rest and relief in Him. This verse speaks to those struggling with depression, offering a promise of spiritual and emotional restoration.

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Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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Philippians 4:6-7 • KJV

These verses provide a practical approach to managing anxiety and depression by encouraging prayer and thanksgiving. They promise that bringing concerns to God results in a supernatural peace that can protect one's heart and mind.

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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.

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 • KJV

This passage highlights God's compassionate nature, describing Him as the source of comfort in all tribulations. It suggests that those who experience divine comfort can then extend that same comfort to others struggling with similar challenges.

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