Sadness can be overwhelming, whether it’s caused by personal loss, disappointment, or the weight of life’s challenges.
Yet, the Bible acknowledges that sadness is a part of our human experience and offers profound reassurance.
While we face times of sorrow, God’s Word reminds us that our emotions are valid, but they are not the end of the story.
Through His promises, we are encouraged to find comfort in His presence, knowing He will bring us peace, strength, and joy in our healing journey.
Bible Verses About Sadness
1. Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is Near to the Brokenhearted
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
2. Matthew 5:4 – Comfort for Those Who Mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
3. Psalm 42:11 – Hope in God During Sadness
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
4. Isaiah 61:3 – Beauty for Ashes
“To provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”
5. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God’s Comfort in All Our Troubles
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
6. Psalm 147:3 – Healing the Brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
7. John 14:27 – Peace in Times of Sadness
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
8. Revelation 21:4 – No More Pain in Eternity
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
9. Romans 8:18 – Future Glory Beyond Present Suffering
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
10. 1 Peter 5:7 – Casting Our Anxieties on God
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
11. Psalm 30:5 – Joy Comes in the Morning
“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
12. Isaiah 25:8 – God Will Swallow Up Death
“He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.”
13. Psalm 73:26 – God is Our Strength
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
14. Lamentations 3:31-33 – God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of Sadness
“For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.”
15. 2 Corinthians 4:17 – Suffering Preparing Us for Glory
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
16. Psalm 119:28 – Strength in Sadness
“My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.”
17. Isaiah 41:10 – God’s Assurance in Times of Fear
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
18. 2 Samuel 12:22-23 – Comfort After Loss
“He answered, ‘While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.’ But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.'”
19. Romans 12:15 – Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice, Mourn with Those Who Mourn
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
20. 2 Kings 20:5 – God’s Compassion in Sorrow
“I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.”
21. John 16:20 – Joy After Sadness
“Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.”
22. Psalm 56:8 – God’s Caring for Our Tears
“Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll—are they not in your record?”
23. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – Hope in the Midst of Grief
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”
24. Psalm 119:50 – Comfort in the Word
“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
25. Romans 8:22-23 – Longing for Redemption
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.”
26. 2 Corinthians 7:10 – Sorrow That Leads to Repentance
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”
27. Proverbs 17:22 – A Cheerful Heart Heals
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
28. Ecclesiastes 3:4 – A Time for Weeping and Laughing
“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”
29. Isaiah 40:29 – Strength in Sadness
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
30. Psalm 22:24 – God’s Presence in Our Pain
“For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.”
31. Luke 7:13-15 – Compassion for the Bereaved
“When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, ‘Don’t cry.’ Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, ‘Young man, I say to you, get up!’ The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.”
32. Matthew 26:38 – Jesus’ Agony
“Then he said to them, ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.'”
33. 1 Samuel 30:6 – Strength in God During Sadness
“David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.”
34. Romans 15:13 – Joy and Peace in Belief
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
35. Psalm 56:3 – Trusting God in Sadness
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Our Thoughts on What the Bible Says About Sadness
Sadness is a reality for everyone, but the Bible gives us hope and comfort.
God understands our sorrow and promises to be with us, to heal us, and to give us joy amid sadness.
These verses remind us that sadness is temporary and that God will turn our mourning into dancing.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for being near to me in my sadness.
I trust that You understand my pain and that You are the source of my comfort.
Help me to trust in You, knowing that my sadness is not permanent and that You will turn it into joy.
Strengthen me with Your peace and heal my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.