Bible Verses About Emotional Healing

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

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

"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, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound."

"Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise."

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

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."

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

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

Does God care about emotional pain?

Absolutely. Psalm 56:8 says God collects our tears. He is near the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and sent Jesus specifically to heal broken hearts (Isaiah 61:1). God deeply cares about our emotional well-being.

How does God heal emotional wounds?

Through His Word, the comfort of the Holy Spirit, prayer, godly community, and sometimes through professional counseling. Healing is often a process that requires patience, honesty, and trust in God's timing.

What does the Bible say about emotional healing?

Emotional wounds can be just as painful as physical ones — and sometimes they last even longer. The Bible speaks directly to those carrying invisible pain: heartbreak, trauma, rejection, and grief. Key KJV passages include Psalm 147:3, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 61:1.

What is the best KJV verse about emotional healing?

Psalm 147:3 is the passage most often turned to: "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." (KJV). Psalm 34:18 carries the same theme.

How many Bible verses about emotional healing are on this page?

This page collects 10 King James Version verses about emotional healing, from Psalm 147:3 through Romans 8:28, each quoted in full with its reference.

How do I apply these Bible verses about emotional healing to daily life?

God does not minimize emotional pain. The Psalms are filled with raw, honest expressions of grief, anger, confusion, and despair — and God honors every one.