Bible Verses for the Heartbroken

1. Psalm 34:18

"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit."

Explanation: God is near to those who feel brokenhearted, offering comfort and salvation to those in pain.

2. Psalm 147:3

"He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds."

Explanation: God is a healer who cares for those who are hurting, mending their emotional and spiritual wounds.

3. Matthew 11:28

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Explanation: Jesus invites those with heavy hearts to find rest and relief in Him.

4. Psalm 73:26

"My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Explanation: When we feel weak and broken, God provides strength and becomes our source of hope.

5. Isaiah 41:10

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."

Explanation: God promises to be with us, providing strength and support during our hardest times.

6. John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Explanation: Jesus gives a lasting peace that heals troubled hearts and removes fear.

7. Psalm 55:22

"Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."

Explanation: God invites us to give Him our burdens, promising to uphold and strengthen us.

8. Isaiah 61:1

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound."

Explanation: God’s mission includes healing the brokenhearted and bringing freedom to those who are hurting.

9. Revelation 21:4

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."

Explanation: God promises a future without sorrow, where He will comfort and heal every hurt.

10. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

Explanation: God is compassionate and provides comfort during times of heartbreak and difficulty.

11. Lamentations 3:22-23

"Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness."

Explanation: God’s love and compassion renew us daily, giving hope to broken hearts.

12. 1 Peter 5:7

"Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."

Explanation: God cares for us deeply and wants us to bring our worries and pain to Him.

13. Isaiah 57:15

"For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.'"

Explanation: God dwells with those who feel low in spirit, reviving and healing their hearts.

14. Psalm 51:17

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise."

Explanation: God values a humble and broken heart and is ready to embrace and heal it.

15. Jeremiah 17:14

"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise."

Explanation: God is the ultimate healer, and we can trust Him to heal both body and heart.

16. Romans 8:38-39

"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Explanation: God’s love is always with us, and nothing can separate us from it, giving comfort to broken hearts.

17. Deuteronomy 31:8

"And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed."

Explanation: God is always with us, providing courage and strength in our hardest times.

18. Philippians 4:7

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Explanation: God’s peace can calm and protect our hearts, even when we don’t understand everything happening around us.

19. Psalm 30:5

"For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning."

Explanation: Grief is temporary, and God brings joy and healing after sorrow.

20. Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."

Explanation: Trusting God with our broken hearts allows Him to guide and heal us.

21. Psalm 27:14

"Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!"

Explanation: Healing can take time, and we’re encouraged to wait on God, who strengthens us.

22. Isaiah 40:31

"But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint."

Explanation: God renews our strength when we place our hope in Him, helping us to overcome hardship.

23. Romans 15:13

"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Explanation: God fills our hearts with joy and peace as we trust Him, restoring our hope.

24. Isaiah 43:2

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you."

Explanation: God promises to be with us in every trial, protecting and comforting us through it.

25. Hebrews 13:5

"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'"

Explanation: God’s promise to never leave us is a reminder that He’s with us in every situation, providing strength for healing.

26. Psalm 46:1

"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble."

Explanation: God is our safe place and strength when we’re hurting, always ready to help.

27. Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Explanation: God has good plans for us, offering hope for a future beyond our current pain.

28. Isaiah 66:13

"As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem."

Explanation: God’s comfort is like a mother’s, gentle and tender, bringing healing to our broken hearts.

29. Psalm 62:8

"Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us."

Explanation: God is a safe place where we can openly share our pain, trusting Him to provide comfort.

30. Zephaniah 3:17

"The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."

Explanation: God is with us in our struggles, delighting in us and bringing joy and healing to our hearts.