Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Similar Old Testament Verses
For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.
Jeremiah 31:25
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn.
Isaiah 61:1-2
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
Psalm 51:17
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.
Joel 2:12-13
My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!
Psalm 119:28
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
Ecclesiastes 7:4
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