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Bible Verses for a Broken Heart
In short
When a relationship ends or love turns to loss, the heart truly breaks, and God draws especially near. Scripture says the Lord is close to the brokenhearted, that He heals them and binds up their wounds, and that weeping may last for a night but joy comes in the morning. You are not alone in the ache.
For heartbreak, a breakup, a love lost, a hope that fell apart, these verses meet the pain honestly and point to the God who is nearest to the brokenhearted.
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Psalm 34:18 · King James Version (public domain)
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3 · King James Version (public domain)
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalm 73:26 · King James Version (public domain)
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalm 30:5 · King James Version (public domain)
“He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives.”
Isaiah 61:1 · King James Version (public domain)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 · King James Version (public domain)
A word for this moment
Do not rush your heart through this. Let God sit with you in it, bring Him your tears, and let trusted people carry you. Healing is slow, but He is faithful, and joy does return.
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