Bible Verses About Depression

Depression is a real and painful experience that even great men and women of God have faced. David, Elijah, and Jeremiah all experienced deep despair, yet God met them in their darkness. These Bible verses about depression offer comfort, hope, and the assurance that you are not alone in your struggle.

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

Matthew 11:28

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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.”

Philippians 4:6

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“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

1 Peter 5:7

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“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

2 Timothy 1:7

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“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

Psalm 55:22

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“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

Romans 8:26

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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.”

Psalm 34:18

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

Psalm 147:3

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“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”

Psalm 30:5

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“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works.”

Psalm 139:14

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“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

Proverbs 23:7

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

Matthew 5:4

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“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

Philippians 4:8

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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.”

Psalm 42:11

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“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.”

Psalm 23:1-3

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“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.”

Psalm 40:1-2

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“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

Romans 8:18

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“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”

Psalm 6:2

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Why Read Bible Verses About Depression?

Psalm 34:18 promises God is near the brokenhearted. Psalm 42:11 models crying out to God in despair. Matthew 11:28 invites the weary to find rest in Christ. These verses do not minimize pain but meet us in it with divine compassion.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Depression in Daily Life

Read one verse each morning to anchor your day in truth. Share your struggle with a trusted friend or counselor. Combine Scripture meditation with professional help when needed. Remember that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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