What does the Bible say about thoughts of suicide?
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The Bible teaches that a life overwhelmed by despair is not beyond God’s compassionate care, and it calls those in danger to seek help, hold fast to God’s promises, and receive the support of others. Psalm 34:17-20 says the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and delivers His people from many troubles. Isaiah 41:10 assures believers of God’s presence and sustaining hand, while Exodus 14:14 reminds them that the Lord fights for His people. Scripture affirms that our bodies belong to God and are precious to Him (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). In acute danger, reach out immediately to trusted family, church leaders, medical professionals, or emergency services; God often provides His care through such help.
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- Psalms 34:17-20 15 votes
The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken.
- Isaiah 41:10 13 votes
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.
- Exodus 14:14 7 votes
Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 7 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
- Philippians 4:13 5 votes
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 4 votes
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- Psalms 118:17 4 votes
I will not die, but live, and declare Yah’s works.
- Acts 16:28 4 votes
But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, “Don’t harm yourself, for we are all here!”
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 3 votes
Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
- Leviticus 19:28 3 votes
“‘You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am Yahweh.
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