Bible Verses for Depression
These are the verses in the Depression collection of the Gen Z Bible app, free for everyone. They are honest about heavy days and full of hope. If you are struggling, please also talk to a doctor or counselor, and in the US you can call or text 988 at any time.
“God stays close to the ones with a broken heart, and He’s got the backs of those who are really down bad.”
Psalm 34:18 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” (Psalm 34:18, KJV)
“Yo soul, why you so down bad? Why the anxiety? Chill and trust God—I'll still hype Him up ‘cause He always comes through.”
Psalm 42:5 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“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.” (Psalm 42:5, KJV)
“Yo, soul, why you so low? Why the stress? Lock in and trust God—I’m still gonna hype Him up ‘cause He’s the one keeping me going.”
Psalm 43:5 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” (Psalm 43:5, KJV)
“Even when I’m going through the worst, like real dark vibes, I won’t be scared—God’s with me. His guidance keeps me chill.”
Psalm 23:4 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4, KJV)
“God’s the real MVP—He fixes broken hearts and patches up all the hurts.”
Psalm 147:3 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3, KJV)
“No cap, don’t stress—God’s got you. No need to panic, He’s your dude. He’ll give you strength, pull up when you need help, and keep you steady with His power.”
Isaiah 41:10 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10, KJV)
“Shoutout to God, the OG of mercy and comfort! He pulls up for us when we’re struggling so we can do the same for others when they’re going through it, just like He did for us.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4, KJV)
“I’m leaving you with real peace, not that fake, temporary kind the world gives. So don’t stress and don’t be scared—I got you.”
John 14:27 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27, KJV)
“If you're exhausted and life’s got you down bad, slide my way—I’ll give you real rest. Team up with me and learn how I do things; I’m chill and humble, and you’ll find peace for your soul. Trust me, rolling with me is way easier than carrying everything on your own.”
Matthew 11:28-30 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30, KJV)
“I’m 100% convinced—nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can cancel God’s love for us. Not life, not death, not angels, not demons, not the present, not the future, not anything high or low or anything else in all creation. God’s love through Jesus is locked in forever.”
Romans 8:38-39 · Gen Z BibleSee OG Version
“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 creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39, KJV)
Want a way to use these day to day? Read our guide: Bible Verses for Depression and Heavy Days.
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Verses are from the Gen Z Bible app's Depression collection. The OG Version is the King James Version.