Scriptures for Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Scripture Categories
| Bible Verse | Scripture | Read Scripture in Context |
|---|---|---|
| Psalm 34:17-18 | The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. | Read |
| Isaiah 41:10 | 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. | Read |
| Matthew 11:28 | Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. | Read |
| Philippians 4:8 | Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. | Read |
| Deuteronomy 31:8 | And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. | Read |
| Psalm 34:17 | The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles | Read |
| Psalm 40:1-3 | I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. | Read |
| Psalm 3:3 | But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. | Read |
| Psalm 32:10 | Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. | Read |
| Psalm 42:11 | 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 countenance, and my God. | Read |
| 1 Peter 5:6-7 | Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. | Read |
| John 16:33 | These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. | Read |
| Romans 8:38-39 | 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. | Read |
| 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 | 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. | Read |
| 1 Peter 4:12-13 | Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. | Read |
| Psalm 37:23-24 | The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. | Read |
| Isaiah 41:10 | 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. | Read |
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