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    Bible Verses About Depression When Dealing with Betrayal

    When you're dealing with betrayal, the Bible's wisdom about depression becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about depression with the specific comfort and guidance you need when dealing with betrayal. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.

    18 Scriptures About Depression for Dealing with Betrayal

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

    "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."

    "To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified."

    "I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."

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

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

    "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."

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

    "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."

    "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."

    "For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it... But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance."

    "Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me."

    "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man."

    "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."

    "Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me."

    "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive."

    "But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head."

    "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

    A Prayer for Depression When Dealing with Betrayal

    Father, You see the depth of this wound and the people who caused it. Hold my heart together when it feels like it is breaking. Be my shield, my refuge, and my vindicator. Help me to release the desire for revenge and to entrust justice to You. Teach me how to forgive — not as a feeling I must manufacture, but as a daily choice empowered by Your grace. Heal what has been broken in me. Restore my ability to trust, beginning with You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does the Bible say about depression when dealing with betrayal?

    The Bible offers many verses about depression that are especially meaningful when dealing with betrayal. Key scriptures include Psalm 34:18, Psalm 42:11, Isaiah 61:3, which remind us of God's faithfulness.

    What is the best Bible verse about depression for someone dealing with betrayal?

    Psalm 34:18 is a powerful verse: "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking depression during this season.

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