Explain Bible

What does the Bible say about healing a broken heart?

Bible Topic · WEB

The Bible says that God draws near to the brokenhearted, heals them by His grace, and gives lasting comfort and hope through Jesus Christ. Psalm 34:18 and Psalm 147:3 assure sufferers that the Lord is near and binds up their wounds. He calls us to trust His wise care rather than our own understanding, as Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches, and to rest in Christ's gentle invitation in Matthew 11:28-30. Jesus gives a peace the world cannot provide, according to John 14:27. Though grief may remain in this life, God strengthens His people, and Revelation 21:4 promises the final end of tears, death, and sorrow.

Top passages, ranked by readers

Rankings: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY) · Scripture: World English Bible

  • Psalms 34:18

    Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves those who have a crushed spirit.

  • Proverbs 3:5-6

    [5] Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.

  • Psalms 147:3

    He heals the broken in heart, And binds up their wounds.

  • Revelation 21:4

    He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Psalms 73:26

    My flesh and my heart fails, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:7

    bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:7

    for we walk by faith, not by sight.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

  • Matthew 11:28-30

    [28] "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Related topics

Go deeper

Ask Explain Bible AI about healing a broken heart and get a fuller answer from a Reformed theological perspective.

Ask what the Bible says about healing a broken heart