100+ Powerful Bible Quotes About Death and Loss for Comfort & Hope

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. — Psalm 23:4

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. — Psalm 147:3

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1

I have called upon you, O Lord, in the day of my distress; surely you answered me. — Psalm 86:7

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. — Psalm 56:8

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. — Isaiah 43:2

I am with you always, even to the end of the age. — Matthew 28:20

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. — Romans 8:16

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. — Isaiah 12:2

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. — John 11:25

Believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms. — John 14:1–2

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. — 2 Corinthians 5:8

For the Lord himself will come down from heaven… and the dead in Christ will rise first. — 1 Thessalonians 4:16

This mortal body must be transformed into an immortal body. — 1 Corinthians 15:53

Death is swallowed up in victory. — 1 Corinthians 15:54

There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. — Revelation 21:4

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. — Revelation 14:13

I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. — Job 19:25

Because I live, you also will live. — John 14:19

Your life is hidden with Christ in God. — Colossians 3:3

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. — Matthew 5:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. — Revelation 7:17

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. — Psalm 34:17

Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long. — Deuteronomy 33:12

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. — Psalm 30:11

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. — Nahum 1:7

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. — Matthew 11:28

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. — John 14:27

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. — Psalm 31:24

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. — Lamentations 3:22

The Lord is near to all who call on him in truth. — Psalm 145:18

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Philippians 4:6

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11

Our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. — 2 Corinthians 4:17

Looking not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. — 2 Corinthians 4:18

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. — Colossians 3:2

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. — 2 Corinthians 5:8

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. — 1 Corinthians 2:9

In my Father’s house are many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you. — John 14:2

But as for me, I will see God in my lifetime. — Job 19:26

Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, be faithful in prayer. — Romans 12:12

Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts. — Romans 5:5

Keep your hope firmly set on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. — 1 Peter 1:13

I will never leave you nor forsake you. — Hebrews 13:5

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. — Psalm 23:1

I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. — Isaiah 49:16

The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9

I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy. — Jeremiah 31:13

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. — Psalm 16:11

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? — Psalm 27:1

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. — John 10:10

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. — Psalm 23:6

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. — Isaiah 41:10

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. — Exodus 33:14

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. — Psalm 34:18

Then the dust will return to the ground it came from, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. — Ecclesiastes 12:7

Today you will be with me in paradise. — Luke 23:43

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. — Philippians 1:21

Absent from the body, present with the Lord. — 2 Corinthians 5:8

It is better, by far, to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far. — Philippians 1:23

The spirits of the righteous made perfect. — Hebrews 12:23

They will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them. — Revelation 14:13

For we know that if our earthly tent is destroyed, we have a building from God—an eternal house in heaven. — 2 Corinthians 5:1

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. — Psalm 116:15

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God. — Ecclesiastes 12:7

Just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man. — 1 Corinthians 15:49

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, what God has prepared for those who love him. — 1 Corinthians 2:9

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die. — Ecclesiastes 3:1–2

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. — Job 1:21

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. — Isaiah 55:8

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. — James 1:2

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? — Matthew 6:27

Let go and let God. — Paraphrase of Psalm 37:7

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. — Isaiah 42:3

Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart. — Ecclesiastes 7:3

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. — Ecclesiastes 7:8

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. — Psalm 103:8

Hear my prayer, Lord, and give ear to my cry; do not be deaf to my weeping. — Psalm 39:12

Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord. — Psalm 130:1

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. — Psalm 90:1

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. — Psalm 51:10

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. — Psalm 51:12

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. — Romans 15:13

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. — Psalm 90:12

Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days. — Psalm 39:4

But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. — Psalm 55:16

Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. — Lamentations 2:19

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. — Psalm 143:8

In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling. — Psalm 27:5

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. — John 14:27

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:7

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. — Isaiah 26:3

The fruit of righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. — Isaiah 32:17

Be still, and know that I am God. — Psalm 46:10

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. — Numbers 6:24–25

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. — John 10:27

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. — Psalm 29:11

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. — John 14:1

The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him. — Lamentations 3:24

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. — Psalm 27:14

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. — Lamentations 3:22

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. — Jeremiah 17:14

The Lord will strengthen him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. — Psalm 41:3

He sent his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. — Psalm 107:20

By his wounds we are healed. — Isaiah 53:5

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… Test me in this,” says the Lord, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. — Malachi 3:10

They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will rejoice in the bounty of the Lord. — Jeremiah 31:12

I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. — Joel 2:25

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. — Psalm 30:11

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. — Psalm 126:3

Though you have not seen him, you love him… and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. — 1 Peter 1:8

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. — Psalm 126:5