Bible Verses About Depression

Depression is a heavy burden, and the Bible does not ignore it. Many of God's greatest servants, from David to Elijah to Jeremiah, experienced seasons of deep despair. These Bible verses about depression meet you in the darkness and gently point you toward the light of God's love, presence, and unfailing hope.

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132+ Bible Verses About Depression

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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16

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“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

1 Corinthians 13:13

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“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.”

1 John 4:18

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“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

Romans 8:37

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“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.”

Romans 8:38-39

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“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17

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“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Hebrews 11:1

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“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

2 Corinthians 5:7

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“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Romans 5:1

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“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

Mark 9:23

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“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”

Luke 1:37

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“Blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”

Luke 1:45

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Why Read Bible Verses About Depression?

Psalm 34:18 promises that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 42:11 models the practice of preaching hope to your own soul. These verses validate the pain of depression while offering divine comfort and the assurance that God never leaves.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Depression in Daily Life

Read one encouraging verse each morning. Speak Psalm 42:11 aloud when despair feels overwhelming. Seek professional help alongside spiritual support. Surround yourself with caring believers. Remember that asking for help is an act of faith, not weakness.

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