Verses for those experiencing sadness, despair, and hopelessness
20 verses organized by book
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shal...
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my counte...
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for...
O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;