Psalms 34:18
Read Psalms →“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.”
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Bible Verses About Mental Health
God cares about minds as much as souls — He is close to the crushed in spirit and made bodies and minds that sometimes need real help, human and divine. These Bible verses about mental health offer comfort without shame.
Psalms 42:11
Read Psalms →“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.”
Philippians 4:6-7
Read Philippians →“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 1:7
Read 2 Timothy →“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
Psalms 94:19
Read Psalms →“When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.”
Matthew 11:28-30
Read Matthew →“Come to Me, all you who are weary and 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 147:3
Read Psalms →“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Isaiah 41:10
Read Isaiah →“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Psalms 43:5
Read Psalms →“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about Mental Health?
God cares about minds as much as souls — He is close to the crushed in spirit and made bodies and minds that sometimes need real help, human and divine. These Bible verses about mental health offer comfort without shame.
What is a good Bible verse about Mental Health?
Psalms 34:18: “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.”
Where should I start reading about Mental Health in the Bible?
Start with Psalms 42:11, one of the 9 verses gathered here on this topic.