30 Bible Verses for Depression

 

Many find comfort in their faith of choice when depressed or facing difficult circumstances. There are many religious texts across cultures that can provide a grounding feeling of faith, either in themselves or in a higher power. For those who appreciate a Christian philosophy regarding faith, here are several Bible verses about depression, taken from the New Living Translation.

 

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1. Psalm 9:9

The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

 

2. Psalm 9:10

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.

 

3. Psalm 23:

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

 

4. Psalms 55:22

Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.

 

5. Psalms 91:1

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

 

6. Psalms 27:14

Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

 

7. Psalms 46:10

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”

 

8. Psalms 91:2

This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.

 

9. Psalms 37:5

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.

 

10. Psalms 23:3

He renews my strength. He guides me along the right paths, bringing honor to his name.

 

11. Psalms 23:1

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

 

12. 1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud

 

13. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

 

14. 1 Corinthians 13:7

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

 

15. 2 Corinthians 4:18

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.