Bible Verses About Suicide: Hope for the Hurting, Healing for the Broken

1. Psalm 34:18

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

Explanation: God is close to those who are hurting. He’s not far from your sorrow, He’s right beside you.

2. Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you… thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Explanation: Your life is not an accident. God has good plans for your future, even if you can’t see them right now.

3. Isaiah 41:10

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee… I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee…”

Explanation: You are not alone. God promises strength and help when you feel overwhelmed and afraid.

4. John 10:10

“…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

Explanation: Jesus came to give life - full, rich, meaningful life - even after trauma and tears.

5. Psalm 147:3

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

Explanation: God is not ashamed of your pain. He specializes in healing shattered hearts.

6. Romans 8:38-39

“…neither death, nor life… nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God…”

Explanation: Nothing, not depression, not despair, can sever God’s love for you.

7. Lamentations 3:22-23

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed… They are new every morning…”

Explanation: Every morning is a fresh start, because God's mercy never runs out.

8. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

“…the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation…”

Explanation: God understands suffering, and He provides comfort in every form of distress, even hopelessness.

9. 1 Kings 19:4-5

“…he requested for himself that he might die… and, behold, then an angel touched him…”

Explanation: Even the prophet Elijah wanted to give up. But God met him with rest, food, and encouragement.

10. Romans 15:13

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing…”

Explanation: God is the source of true hope. He can fill even the darkest heart with light again.

11. Philippians 1:6

“…he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Explanation: God is not finished with your story. Your life still has meaning and purpose.

12. Job 3:11

“Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?”

Explanation: Even Job, a righteous man, questioned why he was alive. But God held him through it.

13. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed… cast down, but not destroyed…”

Explanation: You may feel crushed, but you're not finished. God still holds you together.

14. Psalm 23:4

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…”

Explanation: God walks with you even in your lowest, darkest places. You are never forsaken.

15. Isaiah 43:1-2

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee…”

Explanation: You may feel like you’re drowning, but you won’t be overtaken, God is with you.

16. Hebrews 13:5

“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Explanation: Others may walk away. God never will.

17. Psalm 42:11

“Why art thou cast down, O my soul?... hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him…”

Explanation: You may feel hopeless now, but praise will return. Your story isn't over yet.

18. Matthew 11:28-29

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Explanation: Jesus invites the weary - not with shame, but with healing and rest.

19. Deuteronomy 31:8

“…he will be with thee, he will not fail thee… fear not, neither be dismayed.”

Explanation: God goes before you. He isn’t abandoning you in your pain.

20. Psalm 55:22

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee…”

Explanation: God doesn’t ask you to carry this alone. He’s ready to hold it and you.

21. Romans 12:12

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer…”

Explanation: Even when joy is distant, hold on to hope, and keep crying out to God.

22. Isaiah 61:3

“…to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning…”

Explanation: God can transform your deepest sorrow into something redemptive and beautiful.

23. Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Explanation: Don’t give up. What feels unbearable now may bring fruit in a future you can’t see yet.

24. Psalm 139:14

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”

Explanation: Your life matters. You were crafted by God, with purpose and worth.

25. Revelation 21:4

“And God shall wipe away all tears… there shall be no more death, neither sorrow…”

Explanation: One day, all pain will end. Until then, God offers healing and eternal hope.