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Bible Verses About Depression

The Bible doesn't hide its heaviest hearts — Elijah, Job, and David all despaired. These Bible verses for depression speak gently to the downcast soul and point to the God who lifts.

Isaiah 41:10

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Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Matthew 11:28-30

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“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalms 143:7-8

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Hurry to answer me, Yahweh. My spirit fails. Don’t hide your face from me, so that I don’t become like those who go down into the pit. Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.

Lamentations 3:21-23

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This I recall to my mind; therefore I have hope. It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.

John 16:33

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I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Psalms 9:9

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Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble.

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