Heartbreak can leave a person feeling lost, wounded, and searching for comfort. During these painful moments, the Bible offers gentle reminders of God’s love, peace, and healing power. Scripture speaks directly to broken hearts, offering hope when life feels overwhelming.
These Bible verses about healing broken hearts reveal God’s promise to restore, comfort, and strengthen those who are hurting. Whether you are grieving, facing emotional pain, or seeking spiritual encouragement, these verses can bring peace and renewed faith.
God’s Promise to Heal the Brokenhearted
1. Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
2. Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
3. Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”
4. Psalm 147:11 “The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.”
5. Jeremiah 17:14 “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”
Finding Comfort in Times of Sorrow
6. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
7. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
8. Psalm 30:5 “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
9. Isaiah 66:13 “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
10. Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
God’s Nearness in Our Pain
11. Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
12. Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
13. Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
14. Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
15. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Peace for Troubled Hearts
16. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
17. Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
18. Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
19. John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
20. Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Hope for Tomorrow
21. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
22. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
23. Lamentations 3:22-23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
24. Psalm 42:11 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
25. Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”
Strength for the Weary
26. Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
27. Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
28. 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
29. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
30. Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Casting Your Burdens on God
31. 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
32. Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
33. Matthew 11:28-30 “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.”
34. Psalm 68:19 “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.”
35. Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
God’s Unfailing Love
36. Psalm 136:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
37. Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
38. 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
39. Jeremiah 31:3 “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'”
40. Psalm 103:8 “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”
Renewal and Restoration
41. Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
42. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
43. Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
44. Joel 2:25 “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm—my great army that I sent among you.”
45. Isaiah 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Joy After Sorrow
46. Psalm 30:11 “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”
47. Isaiah 61:3 “To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”
48. Psalm 126:5-6 “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.”
49. John 16:22 “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
50. Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
How to Use These Verses for Healing?
The journey from brokenness to wholeness is deeply personal and requires intentional steps. Here are practical ways to incorporate these verses into your healing process:
Understanding That Healing Takes Time
It’s important to remember that healing a broken heart isn’t like flipping a switch. God’s restoration often happens gradually, layer by layer, as He works deep within our souls. Some days will feel like progress, while others may feel like setbacks. This is completely normal and part of the healing journey.
Give yourself permission to grieve. God gave us emotions, including sadness, anger, and disappointment. The key is not to set up permanent residence in these feelings but to process them honestly before God. The Psalms show us that it’s okay to bring our raw, unfiltered emotions to the Lord. He can handle our questions, our doubts, and even our anger.
- Create a Scripture Journal – Write these verses in a dedicated journal along with your thoughts, prayers, and reflections. Document your healing journey and look back to see how far God has brought you.
- Memorize Key Verses – Commit several verses to memory so they’re always accessible when pain strikes unexpectedly. Scripture hidden in your heart becomes a weapon against despair.
- Share with Others – When you find comfort in a particular verse, share it with someone else who might be hurting. Your testimony of God’s healing can bring hope to another broken heart.
- Speak Life – Use these verses as declarations over your life. Speak them out loud as promises from God, not just nice thoughts or wishful thinking.
The Role of Community in Healing
While these verses provide incredible comfort and truth, God also designed us to heal within the community. Don’t isolate yourself during this difficult season. Surround yourself with people who will pray for you, encourage you with Scripture, and simply sit with you in your pain without trying to fix everything immediately.
Find a trusted friend, pastor, counselor, or support group where you can be honest about your struggle. Sometimes God’s healing comes through the loving presence and wise counsel of His people. The body of Christ is meant to bear one another’s burdens, and allowing others to walk with you through heartbreak is not a sign of weakness but of wisdom.
Conclusion
God’s Word assures us that brokenness is never the end of the story. Through His promises, we are reminded that healing takes time, but God walks with us through every step of the journey, offering comfort and strength.
As you reflect on these Bible verses about healing broken hearts, allow them to renew your hope and trust in God. No matter how deep the pain, His love has the power to heal, restore, and bring joy again.
A Prayer for the Brokenhearted
Heavenly Father,
I come before You today with a heart that is broken and wounded. You know every hurt I carry, every tear I’ve cried, and every sleepless night I’ve endured. Your Word promises that You are close to the brokenhearted and that You save those who are crushed in spirit. I desperately need your presence right now.
Lord, I cast all my cares, my pain, and my burdens upon You because You care for me. Where I feel shattered, speak wholeness. Where I feel abandoned, remind me of Your constant presence. Where I feel hopeless, breathe fresh hope into my weary soul.
I ask that You would bind up my wounds with Your tender mercy. Heal the deep places within me that no one else can see or reach. Restore what has been broken, redeem what has been lost, and renew my spirit with Your unfailing love.
Grant me the strength to face each day, even when the pain feels overwhelming. Help me to trust in Your perfect timing, knowing that weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Fill me with Your peace that surpasses all understanding and guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
Thank You for Your promise to turn my mourning into dancing and to clothe me with joy. Thank You that You are making all things new, including my broken heart. I choose to put my hope in You, for You are my Savior, my Healer, and my God.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.
Robert Hugh Benson shares inspiring Bible verses and faith-filled reflections on Prayer Forest to guide readers toward peace, hope, and prayer.