Healing & Health

God Promises Healing for the Brokenhearted

A broken heart is not a minor inconvenience — it's a devastating wound that affects every area of life. But God doesn't dismiss your pain or tell you to 'get over it.' He draws near to the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds, and patiently restores what was shattered.

Quick Answer

KJV Bible promises about healing a broken heart. Discover scriptures about God binding up wounds and restoring shattered hearts.

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3 (KJV)

Scripture Promises

Psalm 147:3

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

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Psalm 34:18

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

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Isaiah 61:1

"He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives."

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Psalm 51:17

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

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Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."

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A Short Reflection

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
— Psalm 147:3 (KJV)

Sit with this promise for a moment. It speaks directly to healing & health — a place where God has not left His people without a word. A broken heart is not a minor inconvenience — it's a devastating wound that affects every area of life.

Ask yourself: where in my life right now do I most need to trust what God has already said here? Let this verse be the answer you carry into prayer today.

How to Apply This Promise

Don't rush the healing process. Bring your broken heart to God daily through honest prayer. Allow yourself to grieve while trusting that He is putting the pieces back together — often in a more beautiful pattern than before.

🙏 A Prayer Based on This Promise

Lord, my heart is broken and I bring the pieces to You. You promise to heal the brokenhearted and bind up wounds. Draw near to me — I need Your tender care. Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take God to heal a broken heart?

Healing is a process, not an event. God's timing varies — some wounds heal in weeks, others take years. What remains constant is His nearness (Psalm 34:18) and His commitment to the process (Psalm 147:3). Trust His pace and be patient with yourself.

Does God care about emotional pain?

Deeply. Jesus wept at Lazarus's tomb (John 11:35) even though He was about to raise him. God doesn't dismiss emotional pain as weakness — He enters into it with you. A broken heart is actually precious to Him (Psalm 51:17).