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Bible Verses About Depression

If you're walking through a dark valley, know that God is closer than ever. Depression is real, and seeking help is wise. These verses offer comfort and remind you that this season won't last forever.

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

Psalm 34:18

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.

Psalm 42:11

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.

Isaiah 41:10

I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

Psalm 40:1-2

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God.
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Psalm 30:5

He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

Psalm 147:3

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee.

Isaiah 43:2

Blessed be God, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.

Psalm 23:4

Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me. Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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.