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    Bible Verses About Depression When Feeling Worthless

    When you're feeling worthless, 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 feeling worthless. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.

    15 Scriptures About Depression for Feeling Worthless

    "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."

    "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."

    "Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."

    "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

    "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people."

    "The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."

    A Prayer for Depression When Feeling Worthless

    Father, the lies tell me I'm worthless, but Your Word says I'm fearfully and wonderfully made. Help me see myself through Your eyes—chosen, loved, and created with purpose. Silence the voices of shame. Amen.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does the Bible say about depression when feeling worthless?

    The Bible offers many verses about depression that are especially meaningful when feeling worthless. 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 feeling worthless?

    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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