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Bible verses about sadness

God is near to the sorrowful and promises that joy will return. These verses comfort a heavy heart.

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Psalms 34:18 “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.” Psalms 30:5 “For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Psalms 42:11 “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.” Revelation 21:4 “‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.””