Bible Verses About Brokenness

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."

"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."

"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted."

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."

"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."

"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives."

"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy."

What does the Bible say about brokenness?

The Bible teaches that God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and values a broken, contrite spirit above all other sacrifices (Psalm 51:17). Brokenness is the posture God uses to bring healing, humility, and His greatest works.

Does God use broken people?

Absolutely. Scripture is filled with broken people God used powerfully — Moses the murderer, David the adulterer, Peter the denier. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says God places His treasure in 'earthen vessels' so His power is clearly seen.