Bible Verses for Depression
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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Biblical guidance and verses about depression.
Key verse snapshot
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Bible Verses about Depression
6 Scripture passages on this theme
Psalms 42:5
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Ezekiel 24:23
“And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another.”
Psalms 38:4
“For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.”
Psalms 42:11
“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. ”
Apply These Verses to Your Life
Scripture comes alive when we meditate on it and apply it daily. Read these verses in full context, pray for understanding, and ask God how they speak to your situation with depression.