In sorrow and loss, God draws especially near to the brokenhearted. These King James verses offer the tender comfort of a God who sees your tears and promises to be close.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalm 34:18 · King James Version
The Lord is not distant in your pain; He is especially near to the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit.
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 1:4 · King James Version
God comforts you in all your affliction, and in time uses that very comfort to help you comfort others.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 · King James Version
Jesus calls the mourning blessed and gives the tender promise that they shall be comforted.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3 · King James Version
God does not ignore your wounds; He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their hurts with care.
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
John 14:18 · King James Version
Jesus promises He will not leave you comfortless but will come to you Himself in your loneliness.
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 · King James Version
Even walking through the valley of the shadow of death, you need fear no evil, for He is with you.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 · King James Version
Jesus invites the weary and heavy-laden to come to Him, and He will give real rest to your soul.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4 · King James Version
A day is coming when God will wipe away every tear, and death, sorrow, and pain will be no more.
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 · King James Version
In your grief God says fear not, for He is with you, strengthening and upholding you when you feel you cannot stand.
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
Psalm 119:50 · King James Version
God's word can be your comfort in affliction, giving life to your heart when sorrow drains it.
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
2 Corinthians 1:3 · King James Version
He is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, the source you can turn to in every sorrow.
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psalm 30:5 · King James Version
Weeping may last through the night, but joy is coming; grief is real but it is not the final word.
Psalms 34:18 says the Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and Matthew 5:4 promises that those who mourn shall be comforted. Even in deep loss, God draws close rather than pulling away.
Psalms 147:3 says He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, and Revelation 21:4 promises a day when God wipes away every tear. Your pain is seen, and healing is His work.
John 14:18 promises 'I will not leave you comfortless,' and Psalms 23:4 says He is with you even in the darkest valley. You are never grieving outside of His presence.