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    30 KJV Bible Verses for Grief

    A free printable card set of 30 King James verses for the mourning, the broken-hearted, and those who walk with them.

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    About this printable

    Grief does not move on a schedule. Some days it sits quietly in the corner; other days it takes the whole room. This printable card set gathers 30 of the most tender verses in the King James Bible for those who mourn — Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, Revelation 21:4, John 11:35, and 26 more. Each verse is laid out as a cuttable card. Use them for funerals, sympathy notes, hospital chaplaincy, your own quiet seasons, or care packages for a friend who has lost someone they loved.

    What's inside

    • Cover page
    • 30 KJV verses laid out as printable cards (8 per page)
    • Includes Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, Revelation 21:4, John 11:35, Psalm 147:3
    • Plus Psalm 23:4, Lamentations 3:22–23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, Psalm 30:5, 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
    • Cuttable card design — perfect for sympathy cards, funerals, hospital visits, and care packages

    Why this printable matters

    The Bible takes grief seriously. Job tore his clothes. David wrote whole psalms in tears. Jesus wept openly at the tomb of His friend Lazarus — even knowing what He was about to do. Scripture never asks us to pretend we are fine. It only asks us to grieve with hope. These cards are designed for the moments when words run out. The friend who has lost a child. The widow walking back into a quiet house. The parent burying a parent. The miscarriage no one knows about. The anniversary that comes around every year. Sometimes the most loving thing you can hand someone is a single verse — without explanation, without commentary, without trying to fix what cannot be fixed. The KJV's cadence of comfort — "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds" — has carried English-speaking believers through war, plague, and personal devastation for four hundred years. There is a slowness in its words that matches the slowness of grief itself. Use these cards for yourself in your own seasons of loss, and use them generously for others. Slip one into a sympathy card. Leave one on a hospital tray. Mail one on the one-year anniversary, when most of the world has forgotten. Grief outlasts the casseroles; Scripture outlasts the grief.

    Verses featured in this PDF (KJV)

    "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
    — Psalm 34:18
    "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
    — Matthew 5:4
    "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."
    — Revelation 21:4
    "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
    — Psalm 147:3
    "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
    — Psalm 30:5

    Keep studying this topic

    The printable above is a quick-access companion. For deeper study, browse the related topic pages below — full verse collections, context, and reflections.

    Bible Verses About Grief

    Full KJV collection on mourning, weeping, and the comfort of the God of all comfort.

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    Bible Verses About Dealing With Grief

    Scripture for walking through grief one slow day at a time.

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    Bible Verses About Grief and Loss

    Verses for loss of a loved one, a marriage, a job, or a dream.

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    Funeral & Memorial Cards Printable

    Companion printable — KJV scripture cards designed specifically for funerals and memorials.

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    How to use this printable

    1. 1

      Print on cardstock

      65–110 lb cardstock looks and feels right for sympathy cards, funeral handouts, and keepsakes.

    2. 2

      Cut along the lines

      Each page has 8 cards. Scissors or a paper cutter — no special tools required.

    3. 3

      Slip one into a sympathy card

      When you don't know what to say, a single verse said it better 3,000 years before you tried.

    4. 4

      Use them at funerals and memorials

      Stack them on the welcome table. Tuck one inside the program. Let people take what they need home.

    5. 5

      Mail one on the anniversary

      Grief outlasts the casseroles. A card a year later — when everyone else has moved on — is profound ministry.

    6. 6

      Keep one for yourself

      Tape one above the kitchen sink, beside the bed, inside your Bible. Grief comes in waves; let Scripture be the rock you keep returning to.

    Frequently asked questions

    Are these scripture cards free to download?

    Yes — completely free to print, cut, share, and use in any sympathy, funeral, or ministry context. No signup required.

    Can I use these at a funeral or memorial service?

    Yes, absolutely. Many people print stacks for the welcome table, the program, or to hand to family members. Please use them freely.

    Can I include these in sympathy cards I send?

    Yes — that's one of their most powerful uses. A single verse tucked inside a handwritten note can be more comforting than paragraphs of explanation.

    What translation are the verses?

    All verses are from the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.

    Are there other topical verse cards available?

    Yes — see our verse cards for anxiety, strength, fear, peace, and healing on the /printables hub, or visit /bible-verses-about for full topic studies.

    What paper size and printer settings work best?

    The PDF is US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) at 100% scale. For A4, choose 'Fit to printable area' in your printer dialog.

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