Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about grief?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about grief?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes grief in different contexts. The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines grief as “The pain of mind produced by loss, misfortune, injury or evils of any kind; sorrow; regret.”
Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word grief, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about grief, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about grief and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Grief?
Psalm 6:7
“Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.”
Psalm 34:18
“ The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Psalm 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Ecclesiastes 1:18
“For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.”
John 16:22
“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
Hebrews 13:17
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
2 Corinthians 7:10
“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”
Proverbs 10:10
“He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
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