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What does the Bible say about sad?

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The Bible teaches that sadness is a real part of life in a fallen world, yet God draws near to His sorrowing people and promises that grief will not have the final word. Jesus blesses those who mourn, assuring them of comfort (Matthew 5:4), and the Psalms say that the Lord is near the brokenhearted and heals their wounds (Psalms 34:18; 147:3). Believers may cast every anxious burden on God because He cares for them (1 Peter 5:7). In Christ, sorrow can be turned toward repentance, endurance, and deeper hope (2 Corinthians 7:10; John 16:20). Though weeping may last for a night, joy comes by God's mercy, and He will finally wipe away every tear (Psalms 30:5; Revelation 21:4).

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  • Matthew 5:4

    Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.

  • 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."

  • Psalms 34:18

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

  • Psalms 147:3

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

  • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

    [3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; [4] who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

  • 1 Peter 5:7

    casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

  • John 16:20

    Most assuredly I tell you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:10

    For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world works death.

  • Psalms 30:5

    For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, But joy comes in the morning.

  • Psalms 126:5

    Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

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