Scripture About Mourning bible verses

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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 who are mourning, showing that God is close to those who are emotionally wounded and humble. It provides hope that even in deep sorrow, God is present and offers salvation and comfort.

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Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

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Matthew 5:4 • KJV

Part of the Beatitudes, this verse assures those who are mourning that they will ultimately receive divine comfort. It suggests that grief is a natural human experience and that God has compassion for those who are suffering.

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A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

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Ecclesiastes 3:4 • KJV

This verse acknowledges that mourning is a normal part of life's cycles. It recognizes that emotions of grief and sorrow are valid and have their appropriate season in human experience.

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To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

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Isaiah 61:3 • KJV

This powerful verse promises transformation for those who are mourning. It suggests that God can turn sorrow into joy and replace grief with praise, offering hope and restoration to those experiencing deep pain.

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Jesus wept.

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John 11:35 • KJV

The shortest verse in the Bible demonstrates Jesus' humanity and compassion. It shows that mourning and expressing grief is a natural and acceptable human emotion, even for the Son of God.

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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 emphasizes God's role as a source of comfort during mourning. It also suggests that those who receive comfort can then extend comfort to others who are experiencing similar suffering.

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