Bible Verses About Comfort in Psalms

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

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

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust."

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

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

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

"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

"The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."

"For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

What does the Bible say about comfort in psalms?

The Psalms have been a source of comfort for believers for thousands of years. Written from the depths of human experience — grief, fear, loneliness, and despair — they always point upward to the God who hears, heals, and restores. Key King James Version passages include Psalm 23:4, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 46:1. This page collects 10 KJV verses about comfort in psalms, each quoted in full.

Why are the Psalms so comforting?

Because they are brutally honest about human pain while always pointing to God's faithfulness. They give us permission to grieve, doubt, and cry out — while reminding us that God is always near.

Which Psalm is best for comfort?

Psalm 23 is the most beloved comfort Psalm, but Psalm 34, Psalm 46, Psalm 91, and Psalm 121 are also deeply comforting during difficult times.